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Elbow
Breed: Russian Black Terrier
Breeds in this Condition
HSP Test-Specific Data
Black Russian Terrier Club of America
CHIC requirement. See more under Recommended section.
"The primary problem in the breed is the prevalence of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which is a problem in many large breed dogs.
US: OFA/CHIC # Requirements: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=BRU
BRT health document provided by Christine Robinson: Health Checks.docx
Finnish Kennel Club
PEVISA requirement. See more under Recommended section.
"The primary problem in the breed is the prevalence of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which is a problem in many large breed dogs.
PEVISA: "The parents of the puppies must have a hip and elbow scan statement issued before mating.
The registration threshold is grade C for hip arthroplasty and grade 1 for elbow arthroplasty.
In addition, an A- or B-hip mating partner should be used for a C-hip dog and a 0-partner mating partner for a dog with an elbow score of 1. The program is valid from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020. "
Finnish Working Dog Association
Russian Black Terrier Club (Sweden)
See more under Recommended section.
From the RAS: of those registered between 2005-2013, 63% were x-rayed and only 66% are ED-free.
34% have ED errors with mainly ED-1, about 30% with ED-2/3.
The Kennel Club
Assured Breeder requirement. See more under Recommended section.
"The primary problem in the breed is the prevalence of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which is a problem in many large breed dogs.
Priority health schemes and tests
The Kennel Club Assured Breeders must use the following (or equivalent)schemes, tests and advice. All other breeders are strongly advised to also use these.