Hip Grading for Dogs

Grading for Hip Dysplasia

As per KUSA HD/ED documents on grading. From January 2007 the grading scheme for hip dysplasia is now done according to the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) internationally accepted grades. The Australian Shepherd may have hips (and elbows) graded from 1 year of age.

FCI Grade	USA Grade	Description	FCI Criteria	Old RSA Grading
A1	E	Excellent Hips	No sign of Hip Dysplasia	0
A2	G	Good Hips	No sign of Hip Dysplasia	0
B1	Fair	Fair Hips	Near normal hips	0
B2	Border line	Marginal Dysplasia	Near normal hips	1
C1	M	Mild Dysplasia	Mild Hip dysplasia	1
C2		Mild to Moderate Dysplasia	Mild Hip dysplasia	1
D1	Mod	Moderate Dysplasia	Moderate Hip Dysplasia	2
D2		Moderate to severe Dysplasia	Moderate Hip Dysplasia	2
E1	S	Severe Dysplasia	Severe Hip Dysplasia	3
E2		Very Severe Dysplasia	Severe Hip Dysplasia	4

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