USA Hip Ratings by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)

OFA - Excellent - this classification is assigned for superior conformation in comparison to other animals of the same age and breed. There is a deep seated ball (femoral head) which fits tightly into a well-formed socket (acetabulum) with minimal joint space. There is almost complete coverage of the socket over the ball.

OFA - Good - slightly less than superior but a well-formed congruent hip joint is visualized. The ball fits well into the socket and good coverage is present.

OFA - Assigned where minor irregularities in the hip joint exist. The hip joint is wider than a good hip phenotype. This is due to the ball slightly slipping out of the socket causing a minor degree of joint incongruency. There may also be slight inward deviation of the weight-bearing surface of the socket (dorsal acetabular rim) causing the socket to appear slightly shallow.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS WITH PICTURES CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE OFA Hip Dysplasia Grades page

Germany SV (Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde)

"A-Normal" - SV certified normal hips

"Fast Normal" SV certified near normal hips

"Noch Zugelassen" - SV certified hips still permissible for breeding

FCI (Fédération Internationale Cynologique)

A1

A2

B1

B2

CMKU (Ceskomoravske kynologicke unie)

Klasifikace / Classification

Left/right

A = Bez příznaků dysplazie kyčelního kloubu / No signs of Hip Dysplasia
B = Téměř normální kyčelní kloub / Near normal hip joints
C = Lehká dysplazie kyčelního kloubu / Mild Hip Dysplassia
D = Střední dysplazie kyčelního kloubu / Moderate Hip Dysplasia
E = Těžká dysplazie kyčelního kloubu / Severe Hip Dysplasia

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY WITH NO PROMISES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY!