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Hip
Breed: Russian Black Terrier
Breeds in this Condition
HSP Test-Specific Data
Black Russian Terrier Club of America
"The primary problem in the breed is the prevalence of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which is a problem in many large breed dogs.Make sure that your potential breeder has performed full health checks on the parents. The most important test are hip and elbows x-rays for dysplasia which have been submitted to The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for reading." https://www.ofa.org/
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.
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.
See: JTO: https://suomenmustaterrierit.net/jto/
Finnish Russian Black Terrier Club
Finnish Working Dog Association
Russian Black Terrier Club (Sweden)
Swedish Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
Assured Breeder requirement. See more under Recommended section.Hip scoring - should be conducted under the KC/BVA Hip Dysplasia Scheme.
"The primary problem in the breed is the prevalence of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which is a problem in many large breed dogs.Assured Breeders:
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.