stormi
Well-Known Member
After receiving a very good hip score for one of my dogs I have no worries (on that front at least) about jumping her. However whilst I was waiting for the results I was asking myself "what score would I consider too bad to jump my dog". I wasn't sure :doghuh: .
I've heard some people say jumping a dog with poor hips helps strengthen them, and it's OK, but others suggest the onset of arthritis is quicker in these dogs that those that did not undertake such high impact work.
So...I'm really interested to know your opinions...what hip score you feel is too bad to jump a dog regularly e.g. in sports like agility or working trials (3ft clear, 6ft scale, 9ft long for dogs over 15")?
I've heard some people say jumping a dog with poor hips helps strengthen them, and it's OK, but others suggest the onset of arthritis is quicker in these dogs that those that did not undertake such high impact work.
So...I'm really interested to know your opinions...what hip score you feel is too bad to jump a dog regularly e.g. in sports like agility or working trials (3ft clear, 6ft scale, 9ft long for dogs over 15")?