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Information on hip screening

Since the RKC listed Hip and Elbow screening as optional tests for Havanese in their newly published Breed Health Standards, we have received queries from our Members and Havanese owners. The information below will hopefully answer most of them.

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What is hip dysplasia?

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02

Why does it matter?

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03

what causes hip dysplasia?

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04

is hip dysplasia common in havanese?

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05

should I hip screen my Havanese?

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06

Can hip screening cause harm?

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07

How do I make sure my dog's screening results are as optimal as possible?

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08

how do i get my havanese screened?

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09

 What do the results mean?

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