My breeder did not require hips and elbows to be x-rayed on Riven since I bought him on limited registration. I did have x-rays done at about a year and then I had his hips and elbows OFA'd at 3 years. I let his breeder know the results so she would have more data for her breeding program.
I paid for all the x-rays and would not expect my breeder to share the cost. Since I compete with my dog, I feel it's my duty to know what he has going on inside. Riven's hips are OFA good and one elbow is clear the other is Grade I DJD.
Riven's DJD elbow has never shown any problems, but I have kept him on Glyco-Flex II since I found out as a preventative. To me, knowing his elbow may be an issue has been a huge plus. I would much rather be fore warned than find out when/if he came up lame.
As a buyer, I would not mind in the least if the breeder required the x-rays, and I payed the whole expense. To me, that's part of my duty as a responsible rottie owner.
I think the small refund is a good idea once they have completed the x-rays. For me it wouldn't make too much difference, but it might for the average pet owner.
Dawn
U-CD Cammcastle's Mystic Riven CDX OAC OJC OGC NA NAJ TT CGC
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