Thread: Elbow dysplasia
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Old 07-26-2005, 04:44 PM
rockzilla rockzilla is offline
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Originally Posted by Rottlva
Rockzilla, although I appreciate and recognize what you are saying, have you tired to find breeders with clear elbows? Yes, there are a few breeding pairs with clear elbows, but look further back. You also need to consider the grade of ED, and if there is just DJD or something more serious such as FCP or OCD.

If a clear ED breeding is important to you, go for it. The likelyhood of your pup getting it certianly decreases. But keep in mind that elbows are only one small part of what goes into determining weather or not a breeding should take place. Consider all the factors, and make a decision from that.


I guess since the elbow carries a substantial amount of body's weight and since Rottweilers are around 41% with ED, I'm hoping that breeders and buyers will take it under consideration at some point soon.
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