Puppy rehoming FAQ
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Q. Are your dogs hip scored?
A. Hip displasia is extremely rare in working sheepdogs.
We believe this is due to the fact that working dogs, particularly ISDS (International Sheep Dog Society) registered dogs have for a great many years, been bred mainly for fitness, stamina, intelligence and their work drive.
If you compare this with a predominantly show-oriented organisation who's main criteria for breeding appears to be looks alone, you may understand why we don't feel it necessary (or worthwhile) hip scoring at the present time.
We are always prepared to listen to any qualified person who has evidence to the contrary though.
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