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Originally Posted by glencorgi
The primary health concerns in both breeds are hip dysplasia and eye problems.
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My daughter theoretically owns the dog that lives with me in my house. Even though she doe not live here.
I did not go to the breeders or see the pups or the parents. She brought back a book with his ancestors and parents in it. It looks like there is no hip displeasure in his ancestors. He is a purebred. According to my daughter the breeder said he was already "checked" for hip problems before she brought him home about 8 weeks old. Now Bailey is 14 months old. This is his second and less severe limping episode. He was checked by hand by the vet and has pain in one hip and not the other. He's going in for X-rays next week.
Can a dog under 8 weeks old really be "checked" reliably for hip displeasure?
The animal is not fully grown, I would think things can change.
Any suggestions?