[doganjo]

Brittanys are only recommended for Hip scores, so I have had Missy x-rayed - no decision has been nor will be made about breeding from her until A. she matures (she is 17 months now, so at least 2 );  B. she shows promise and gains awards in the show ring(already has) or field    ; C. she enjoys her puppyhood  ; D. she is deemed fit and well prior to mating by my vet; and E.  I feel capable of coping with up to a dozen pups to 8 weeks. 

Her result came through yesterday - breed average is 18, preferably equal both sides; her sire is 18 (9/9), her dam is 22 (11/11)   

Missy's score is 15 (pretty level too - 8 right, 7 Left)

I'm very happy with hers being lower than her parents - that's the improvement I was looking for; would have preferred them lower, but if I do breed from her I'll either use Allez who is 4/3 or another low scored dog.

I won't be advertising them on here since they are a specialist breed, and I already have a number of requests.  Just wanted to share my good news. 

[darkbrowneggs]

I am not sure I understand anything much of that, but it sounds like good news, so I am pleased for you 

[doganjo]

Hip scores are calculated by a panel of vets on the British Veterinary Association list, from X-rays taken by an experienced vet.  The dog has to be sedated (sometimes put right out but my vet doesn't see the need), so that they are completely relaxed, and the back legs stretched out so that the hip joints can be properly assessed.

I've attached Allez's certificate

The lower the score the better.

[Bionic]

Sounds like good news to me 

[nutterly_uts]

Congrats I've had all the tests done for my girl (although KC has given us a new one today..) and I know who'll use, just need to get off the rock to do it Half the fun of planning a litter is the waiting and dreaming