Figure 2

The prevalence of hip dysplasia in German shepherd dogs in Norway from 1980–2005, based on radiographic screening of the coxofemoral joint. The total number of registered dogs of the breed in this period is 62842, of which 29460 were examined (47.0%). A large majority of dogs used for breeding had normal hips; very rarely dogs with mild degree (C) were used. (Based on data from the NKC, http://www.nkk.no).