[dizpatch]

Carolynn,

This is something that I learned when I was raising Guide Dogs for the Blind.
I am going to share this even though this has to do with hips I am not sure exactly how it would relate. But I think it is along the same line and please someone correct me if I am wrong.

Guide Dogs checks all of the dogs for hip displaysia. All puppies are x-rayed at 5 months if they clear that x-ray then they go through more testing(hips,shoulders ect) when they are returned to school at around 1 year to 18 months. The best of the best become the breeders however even though they are certified(hips) sometimes they through a baby that has bad hips.

My understanding is that the certification only guarentees the parent to free of the problem and that the breeder did not breed a dog that has that particular issue. But sometimes things happen and a baby can have a problem.

I think sometimes it seems a little misleading if you do not understand what it is all about.

I did not go to the web site and read what your breeder said about the health guarentee. What is their policy? I have seen where many will replace the pup if it is level 4, but that is the most extreme.

My thought and prayers are with you. I know how hard this must be for you right now