WelshAndy Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Evening all, What are people’s thoughts on the right age to hip and elbow score a lab? Ive always gone with 15 months as that was what my vets suggested. On the bva site it says any age from a year old. Ive seen stud dogs tested at a year old and some 2,3, or 4 years old. thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 I always thought as early as possible, I.e.twelve months to avoid a poor score due to general wear and tear when they start jumping obstacles, in and out of vehicles etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 I used to wait until I knew whether I wanted to keep / breed from a dog, I've done them as old as 4. After getting caught out with one not having good enough scores that I an willing to breed from & in the mean time selling one which I'd have kept if I'd know, I now test at 12 months. I've never bought into the wear & tear bit. If they're good 1, they'll be good at 3,4 or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 15/16 months, but certainly before you start them jumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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