Hip Displasia
Considered to be partly hereditary, and partly environmentally and feeding. This is a
condition where the hip joint, does not fit properly into the pelvis. This condition
unfortunately occurs to a certain degree in the majority of St.Bernards, and can cause
varying degrees of lameness. Dogs that suffer from severe hip dysplasia should not
be used for breeding. Though, this should not be the only consideration when buying
a Saint. Rather consider the package as a whole, with temperament being on top of
the list.
Have your dog tested between 18-24 months, if you consider breeding, or just to know
about your dogs health.
When breeding is considered it’s important to know your dog’s score. Always make
sure you breed with a dog/ bitch with a better score then your dog/bitch Always try to
buy from breeders who test, so you’d know your chances of clean/displastic hips.
Hipscores are usually indicated next to the dogs name om the pedigree certificate and
indicated as HD 0/0 (depending on the score, as indicated in tables below).
FCI grading scheme:
| FCI Grade | Description | FCI cryteria | Old SA Grade | |
| A1 | Excellent hips | No Signs of Dysplasia | 0 | |
| A2 | Good Hips | ” | 0 | |
| B1 | Fair Hips | Near normal hip joints | 0 | |
| B2 | Marginal Dysplasia | ” | 1 | |
| C1 | Mild Dysplasia | Mild Hip Dysplasia | 1 | |
| C2 | Mild to moderate Dysplasia | ” | 1 | |
| D1 | Moderate Dysplasia | Moderate Dysplasia | 2 | |
| D2 | Moderate to severe Dysplasia | ” | 2 | |
| E1 | Severe Dysplasia | Severe Dysplasia | 3 | |
| E2 | Very Severe Dysplasia | ” | 4 |
International Hip Score Comparison Table
|
Classification |
FINLAND |
NETHERLANDS |
GERMANY |
SWEDEN |
SWITZ |
USA |
GREAT BRITAIN |
South Africa |
|
A1 |
El – dysplasiaa “hyval” |
Negatief geheel gaaf (1) |
Kein Hinweis fuer HD |
Utmark |
Frei |
Excellent |
Total score of 0 – 4 |
A1 |
|
A2 |
El – dysplasiaa |
Negatief niet geheel gaaf (2) |
Kein Hinweis fuer HD |
UA |
Frei |
Good |
Total score of 5 – 10 |
A2 |
|
B1 |
Rajatapaus |
Transitional Case (Tc) |
Obergangs – form verdaechtig fuer HD |
UA |
Frei |
Fair |
Total score of 11 – 19 |
B1 |
|
B2 |
Rajatapaus |
Transitional Case (Tc) |
Obergangs – form verdaechtig fuer HD |
I |
I |
Borderline |
Total score of 19-25 |
B2 |
|
C1 |
I |
Licht positief (3) |
Leichte HD |
I |
I |
Mild HD |
Total score of 26-35 |
C1 |
|
C2 |
I |
Licht positief (3) |
Leichte HD |
I |
I |
Mild HD |
Total score of 26-35 |
C2 |
|
D1 |
II |
Positief (3.5) |
Mittlere HD |
II |
II |
Moderate HD |
Total score of 36-50 |
D1 |
|
D2 |
II |
Positief (4) |
Mittlere HD |
II |
II |
Moderate HD |
Total score of 36-50 |
D2 |
|
E1 |
III |
Positief (4) |
Schwere HD |
III |
III |
Severe |
Total score of 51-106 |
E1 |
|
E2 |
IV |
Positief optima forma (5) |
Schwere HD |
IV |
IV |
Severe |
Total score of 51-106 |
E2 |
This table is provided as an un-official means of comparing international hip scores, as there is currently
no official FCI comparison data available for all countries listed here Total accuracy can thus not be guaranteed.
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