Results from data provided by Swedish Kennel Club and published in Vet Record
Hip scores
Table showing grade of hip dysplasia (HD) at radiographic screening for HD in Sweden between 2007 and 2016. Finnish Lapphunds listed 10th in the table according to the highest prevalence of HD (i.e., grades C, D and E summarised).
| Breed | Number of dogs | HD A (%) | HD B (%) | HD C (%) | HD DE (%) | HD CDE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnish Lapphund | 1577 | 557 (35.3) | 536 (34.0) | 397 (25.2) | 87 (5.5) | 484 (30.7) |
Elbow scores
Table showing grade of elbow dysplasia (ED) at radiographic screening for ED in Sweden between 2007 and 2016. Finnish Lapphunds listed 28th in the table according to the highest prevalence of ED (i.e., grades 1, 2 and 3 summarised).
| Breed | Number of dogs | ED 0 (%) | ED 1 (%) | ED 2 (%) | ED 3 (%) | ED 1‒3 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnish Lapphund | 696 | 657 (94.4) | 35 (5.0) | 4 (0.6) | 0 (0) | 39 (5.6) |
Full publication of Prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia in young adult dogs in Sweden