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      Australian Champion Jaygaard What About Me (Brandy)               with                Australian Champion Courmayeurs Zlatan (Zee)
Mating to take place 3rd March 2012. Litter expected approx 7th May 2012.

Hip & Elbow scoring from this mating.
Breed Average as per Veterinary Imaging Associates  -  St Bernard (Australia)  17
Breed Average as per British Veterinary Association (BVA) - St Bernard (UK and America) 23

Breed averages are made up of the average score of all dogs from a specific breed x-rayed. Breed averages can change over time depending on the number of dogs tested and the average results found. Scores can also be affected by quality of x-ray and the experience of the person doing the reading. 

Jaygaard What About Me (Brandy)   total score 22 
Right hip             8
Left hip               14
Right Elbow        0
Left Elbow          1

Courmayeurs Zlatan (Zee)  total score 0
Right Hip             0   
Left Hip               0    
Right Elbow        0
Left Elbow          0

One of the reason for this mating is to ensure that our puppies fall below breed average with a combined score of the bitch and the sire being 22 the risk of inherent hip dysplasia will be minimal. As responsible breeders we are aiming to put sound puppies on the ground. Full hip & elbow scores will be available to view of both Brandy and Zlatan's parents and grandparents when potential owners come to visit.  Owners need to be aware that hip dysplasia can be caused through such things as environment, steps, slippery flooring, children sitting on their backs or your puppy having a fall or accident during development.

We will provide all of our puppy owners detailed information on preventing hip and elbow problems in their puppy pack. Summervogel has also teamed up with Heathcote Veterinary Clinic to give our puppy owners a discount on having their puppy x-rayed and scored for hip dysplasia using the PennHIP scoring system from the age of 16 weeks. Not only will you get a accurate score using the most modern system you will also receive a report on the likelihood of your puppy developing problems in the future. 

Should you have anymore questions please feel free to contact us.

For more information on the PennHip system visit this site www.pennhip.org

 Also note breed averages are made up of the average score of all dogs from a specific breed x-rayed. Breed averages can change over time depending on the number of dogs tested and the average results found. Scores can also be affected by quality of x-ray and the experience of the person doing the reading.