OFA Elbow

[JenvyBritts]

Does anyone get an OFA test done for Elbow dysplasia? Why or why not?

[touchofclassbritts]

I never have, mainly because it just is not that big of a concern in our breed. Obviously we don't want to breed a dog that was Elbow dyspastic, however, I just don't feel it is that common with our dogs at this time.
Laura Wilder
Touch of Class Ranch

[ohiobrittany]

That was a question I was going to ask as well. I just got Redman's OFA results back on his hips and was second guessing not getting his elbows done at the same time.

[wyngold]

I have done elbows and I also check for loose patellas which can be a problem in the breed.
There have been a few lines that exhibit elbow dysplasia, and about 16% of the dogs checked by OFA have shown Elbow dysplasia.
Be more cognizant of certain conformational traits that can lead to elbow dysplasia.
"Chondrodysplasia" dog who have an out at the elbow stance or turned out pasterns often seen in some lines can be more prone to developing elbow dysplasia.

With regards to Patellas, many pups can be checked early for looseness at 8 weeks of age.
They cannot get an OFA recording unless they are at least a year or older.
Brittanys are known to suffer from primarily medial luxations, ie the bow-legged dog.

So while many show dogs if selected properly could be free of these conditions they do in fact exists.

Just like we have now a growing incidence of PRA and early cataracts and so eye screening is also an importance for the breed. Until our breed has enough people willing to put into a DNA testing program we will only have screening to help us slow the progression of these ailments.

If you breed hopefully you take that responsability to to check your breeding stock.