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by raymond on 14 February 2009 - 01:02
On a more serious note! Is 14 months a suitable time to have pics done for a definative evaluation on hips and elbows?
by MI_GSD on 14 February 2009 - 01:02
I thought it was your finger that had the problem?
by raymond on 14 February 2009 - 02:02
ok ass hole try to stick to the facts or is that something a cockroach like you cannot do?
by justcurious on 14 February 2009 - 02:02
i think 14 mo's is ok for prelim but i think 24 to 26 months is the preferred age for actual certification. i'm sure others and give you a more definitive answer
by raymond on 14 February 2009 - 14:02
thank you so much JC
by gsm44 on 14 February 2009 - 16:02
In UK it can be done any time from 12 months old.
by Princess on 16 February 2009 - 16:02
I think I would wait for 24 mths so not to do it twice,as I worry that they want to put the dog to sleep,each time it is a risk.
by raymond on 16 February 2009 - 17:02
Am I to assume that x-rays at 14 months will not be suffecient for a permanant evaluation of hips?
by Baldursmom on 16 February 2009 - 17:02
OFA certification requires you wait till 24 months. USA will send x-rays to the SV anytime after 12 months. The llater will have all the paperwork together when you earn the Sch 1 and go for a kkl rating. A lot depends on how quickly you want all of the pieces in place. I waited till ~18 months for my oldest female on her hips, elbows were not required at that time. Still trying to find out what changes in bone structure they are looking for, shoulders and shoulder dyplasia seem to be more prominante as issues with GSDs.
It also does not hurt to have the hips shot at latter stages of life to make sure they are still good.
It also does not hurt to have the hips shot at latter stages of life to make sure they are still good.
by Jenni78 on 16 February 2009 - 17:02
Depends on what country. You can get an "a" stamp at 12mos. But in the US, OFA wants 24mos for certification.
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