Elbow Dysplasia Scheme
The main purposes of the scheme are the examination of radiographs of elbows of dogs for elbow dysplasia and the issue of a certificate in respect of that examination.
Elbow dysplasia (ED)has been identified as a significant problem in many breeds but as the principle cause of ED is genetic, screening can hopefully reduce the problem in the canine population through selective breeding. To find out more about the disease and why screening is important, please download and read the 'Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs' leaflet (.pdf 35Kb).
If you have decided to have your dog(s) screened, or to learn about the procedure of screening, please download and read the 'Procedure Notes' (.pdf 116Kb). Please read this leaflet before submitting your dog(s) as failure to do so may result in delays.
Costs
Please note new prices apply from January 2007, but we are now able to offer a reduced rate for joint Hip and Elbow submissions.
| Item | Excluding VAT(£) per dog | Including VAT(£) per dog |
| 1-4 dogs | 30.13 | 35.40 |
| 5+ dogs for same owner | 24.00 | 28.20 |
| Regrading under appeal | 60.09 | 70.60 |
| Copy of certificates* | 17.62 per copy | 20.70 per copy |
| Joint Hip & Elbow | 57.28 | 67.30 |
| *can only be issued to the person(s) identified on the original certificate as the owner(s) of the dog at the time of grading. | ||
Publication of results
The Kennel Club, as the regulating body for all pedigree dogs in the UK, publish hip and elbow dysplasia and eye examination results and add the result to the dog's pedigree record, as well as to the records of any progeny of the dog.
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