InternationalHipGrading

INTERNATIONAL HIP GRADING SCHEMES

Adapted from FCI, BVA and OFA data

Source: Breeder/Owner Symposium, Hereditary Conditions in Dogs

Prof. Robert M Kirberger, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Classification	FCI Classification	Sweden & Finland	United States of America OFA	United Kingdom, Australia & New Zealand BVA (0-106)	South Africa KUSA
No signs of hip dysplasia	A1	A	Excellent	0	0
No signs of hip dysplasia	A2	B	Good	0 – 6
Transitional case	B1		Fair	6 – 12
Transitional case	B2	C	Borderline	12 – 18	1
Mild hip dysplasia	C1		Mild	18 – 24
Mild hip dysplasia	C2		Mild	24 – 30
Moderate hip dysplasia	D1	D	Moderate	30 – 42	2
Moderate hip dysplasia	D2		Moderate	42 – 54
Severe hip dysplasia	E1	E	Severe	54 – 66	3
Severe hip dysplasia	E2		Severe	66+	4
B/B hips, Finland, 2 year old flat-coat