|
With selective breeding
and generations of proven genetics along with proper feeding
and care
the risk of crippling hip
dysplasia is minimized.
Following is a comparison of United States
"OFA" and German "SV" terminology used to classify hips.
OFA: A dog must be two
years old for a permanent OFA while prelim OFA's can be done at
12 months.
SV: The SV "A stamp"
can be done at one year.
PennHIP: (University of
Pennsylvania Hip Improvement
Program)
PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic technology (x-ray) for
hip evaluation.
It is accurate in puppies as young as 16 weeks of age.
|
United
States
OFA
Classification |
Germany
SV
Classification |
|
Certifies
as
EXCELLENT |
"a" Stamps
as
NORMAL
(NO SIGNS
OF HD)
A1
"a"Stamps
as
FAST
NORMAL
A-2
|
|
Certifies as
GOOD
|
|
Certifies as
FAIR
|
|
|
BORDERLINE
HD |
|
MILD HD
|
"a" Stamps
as
NOCH
ZUGELASSEN
(LIGHT H D, STILL ALLOWABLE) |
|
MODERATE HD
|
MITTLERE H
D
|
|
SEVERE HD
|
SCHWERE H D
(SEVERE H D)
| | 
