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Elbow
Breed: Golden Retriever
Breeds in this Condition
HSP Test-Specific Data
Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club
Golden retrievers have long been known to suffer from elbow osteochondrosis as well as from other forms of elbow dysplasia (Grondalen & Grondalen 1981, LaFond et al 2002), and is included among those involved in the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club Elbow Dysplasia Scheme (Kennel Club 2010). Kirberger & Stander (2007) found ED in 38% of Golden retrievers in South Africa but others have estimated prevalences of 4 - 5% (Clements et al 2006, Coopman et al 2008).
An Elbow evaluation is required in order to be listed on the breeder referral list.
" Before any litters are accepted on our puppy list, the ECGRC Club requires copies of all hip, elbow and eye certificates including PRA1 and PRA2." https://www.ecgrc.co.uk/health/
Finnish Kennel Club
A dog with grading 1 can be used in breeding only with a dog with grading 0, or if the combination has a mean index value of 101 or higher.
Golden Retriever Club (UK)
See: The Kennel Club's publication: Breed Specific Requirements and Recommendations (2018)
See: The Kennel Club's publication: Breed Specific Requirements and Recommendations (2018)
ED Screening is recommended for the Golden Retriever.
Golden Retriever Club of America
See: Elbow section on GRCA's website page at: https://www.grca.org/about-the-breed/health-research/health-screenings-for-the-parents-of-a-litter/
" Dogs must be 24 months of age to receive final elbow certification, and screening elbow x-rays should be submitted to the OFA for diagnostic evaluation. Elbow dysplasia can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages or in very mildly affected dogs, and even non-breeding dogs and dogs under 24 months with unexplained front lameness can use OFA?s diagnostic services when the diagnosis is uncertain."
Golden Retriever Club of Sweden
See the ED information page on the Golden retrieverklubben's website (in Swedish)