Hip Dysplasia Scheme
The main purposes of the scheme are the examination of radiographs of hips of dogs for hip dysplasia and the issue of a certificate in respect of that examination.
The BVA CHS department in conjunction with The Animal Welfare Foundation, has produced a pamphlet to help you learn more. You can download and read 'A Guide for Dog Owners' (pdf file - approx 131KB). The text originally appeared in "You and Your Vet".
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 71Kb). Please read this leaflet before submitting your dog(s) as failure to do so may result in delays.
You can view a list of the 'Breed Mean Scores'. The file is a PDF document.
Costs
| 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 |
| Rescoring under appeals | 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 scoring. | ||
NB Once a certificate of HD scoring has been issued for a dog, the dog may not be resubmitted for scoring under the Scheme.
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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