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No Breeder can guarantee  that the puppy will not have Hip Dysplasia. Please read our section on Hip Dysplasia under the Veterinary section for more detailed information.

In short: The cause of  Hip Dysplasia is probably 50% hereditary and 50% environment and feeding.

The Breeder can only register the puppies with KUSA if the parents have been x-rayed for Hip Dysplasia (HD) and if the scores fall within the minimum standards set by the Rottweiler Breed Council.

It means that the Breeder has tried to take care of the hereditary component of HD. It still does not mean that there is not a hidden HD gene present. All it means is that you are reducing the possibility that HD will be present in the puppy because of a hereditary problem.

As for Environment and Feeding. Here your breeder has no control from the day the puppy leaves his/her premises. Many different things can cause HD: it is much easier to explain by giving you some examples:

• When the puppy is constantly jumps up against you or any object, it puts excessive strain on the unformed hip joints. This can cause damage and ultimately cause HD
• If the puppy is raised on tile floors,  it can cause HD. The back legs of the puppy constantly slipping outwards can cause damage to the hip joints
• A bigger dog trampling on the puppy's back during play can also cause damage to the hip joints.
• A puppy that is not getting the proper nutrition during the first 18 months will most certainly not have  properly formed joints.

These are just a few examples. The main thing is to look after your puppy!

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