X-ray Opinions - Page 1

I know there is no amount of positioning that will make these  pass.  I am shocked and heart broken.  This is a terrific male out of 70 west / 30 east breeding to die for Parents, grandparents and siblings are normal a1.  Candid opinions please.

These were done at 28 months under sedation.  He shows no signs at all and has a great gate.  Vet didn't detect anything on physical exam, although he said that is as far as he could rotate the left hip for the x-ray.  He had a very poor apetite after I brought him home at 7 months and really ate very little for about ten weeks until he settled in.  He was nicely filled out but not over weight when I got him.  I'm grasping, I know, just looking for anything positive.

Moderate to severe dysplasia.  Sorry.

if you were planning on titling & breeding this male, those hopes have flown out the window,
however........if you really like the dog & want to keep him sound, it can be done.  the key
to keeping him healthy is trim & fit.  good muscle tone will help to hold him together, however
you want to avoid impact activities.  don't allow him to jump distances like pickup tailgates, etc.
some cars & wagons close to the ground are manageable.  we kept one of our old fellas sound
till 12 1/2 & it wasn't the hips that did him in.  you can do this if you set your mind to it, if not
then place him in an active pet home where he can be active enough to stay sound.
good luck.  pjp

Good read

I'm sooo sorry, I know that disappointment! Been there/done that.  No his hips are moderate to severely dysplastic, he won't pass.

Thank you for the responses.  I just had these done Tuesday (as a formality) and am going from denial to acceptance.  Both of his parents are SchIII German Imports, no documented displaysia in his background.  He came from a very reputable breeder who I'm sure is as crushed as I.  He is a happy, exceptional boy.  No one died......and we move on.

I've seen worse in a sound dog. Taken care of properly, he can be a happy dog. You said "formality" so I assume the dog is not showing any symptoms. If that's the case, keep him lean, lots of low-impact exercise, MSM, glucosamine, fish oil, etc. I'd suggest Adequan injections to preserve the good function he has now. 

We've all been there...sorry and kudos for your attitude.