The AIS PennHIP method has strong scientific foundation as the most effective hip screening tool available for dogs. AIS PennHIP testing is accurate in puppies as young as 16 weeks of age. It gives an estimate of the risk for painful osteoarthritis (OA) of canine hip dysplasia (CHD) later in life.
What does PennHIP test for? PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic screening method for hip evaluation. The technique assesses the quality of the canine hip and quantitatively measures canine hip joint laxity. The PennHIP method of evaluation is more accurate than the current standard in its ability to predict the onset of osteoarthritis (OA).
What age should PennHIP be done? The PennHIP method can be performed on dogs as young as sixteen weeks of age compared with two years using the standard technique. The ability to receive an early estimate of a dog's hip integrity is important whether the dog's intended purpose is for breeding, for working or service use, or as a family pet.
The follow are a list of our Briards that have been Pennhip assessed.
CH Tiahart Chai Latte Pet name CHAI 17/10/2007 Ch Chaotic's Bigfoot X Grand Ch Tiahart Ima Star Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.26 Left DI= 0.23 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 158 (at the time of this test) canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.45 Tiahart Chai Latte is 0.26. Summary: This places Tiahart Chai Latte's degree of Laxity at DI=0.26 and ranks the hip within the top 10% of the breed. This amount of Laxity places the hip at minimal risk of developing hip OA.
Aubrey's Im Idelia Pet name IGGY 19/11/2011 Gilcoru's Wirra Wirra D'brie X Ch Tiahart Chai Latte Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.40 Left DI= 0.37 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 158 (at the time of this test) canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.45 Aubrey's Im Idelia is 0.40. Summary: This places Aubrey's Im Idelia degree of Laxity at DI=0.40 and ranks the hip within the top 30% of the breed. This amount of Laxity places the hip at mild risk of developing hip OA.
Aubrey's Memoirs of Kshan Pet name BRISCOE 27/07/2013 Ch Kshan Kool Kriminal X Ch Tiahart Dejavoo Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.39 Left DI= 0.38 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 158 (at the time of this test) canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.45 Aubrey's Memoirs of Kshan is 0.39. Summary: This places Aubrey's Memoirs of Kshan degree of Laxity at DI=0.39 and ranks the hip within the top 30% of the breed. This amount of Laxity places the hip at mild risk of developing hip OA.
Merveille Parfait Mr Stars Pet name MR STAR 17/09/2019 Marco Polo du Coeur des Tresors imp Belgium X Tiahart Miss Monroe (AI) Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.21 Left DI= 0.19 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 181 canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.47 Merveille Parfait Mr Star is 0.21. Summary: This places Merveille Parfait Mr Star’s degree od Laxity at DI=0.21 and ranks the hip within the top 5% of the breed. This amount of Laxity places the hip at minimal risk of developing hip OA.
Aubrey's Aphrodite Latte Pet name JAYJAY 01/05/2019 Ch Aubrey's Master Qudamah X Aubrey's Im Idelia Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.25 Left DI= 0.25 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 181 canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.47 Aubrey's Aphrodite Latte is 0.25. Summary: This places Aubrey's Aphrodite latte degree of Laxity at DI=0.25 and ranks the hip within the top 5% tightest DIs for the breed. This amount of Laxity places the hip at minimal risk of developing hip OA.
Aubrey All I Wanted for Xmas Pet name BELLA 25/12/2019 CH Kshan Kool Kriminal (UK) X Nikita De La Manoliere (FRA) Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.32 Left DI= 0.30 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 185 canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.47 Aubrey All I wanted For Xmas is 0.32. Summary: This places Aubrey All I Wanted For Xmas degree of laxity (DI = 0.32) falls within the central 90% range of DIs for the breed. This amount of hip laxity places the hip at a mild risk to develop hip OA. No radiographic evidence of OA for either hip.
Aubrey's Blonde Bombshell Pet name HUNNI 25/12/2019 CH Kshan Kool Kriminal (UK) X Nikita De La Manoliere (FRA) Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.33 Left DI= 0.27 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 184 canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.47 Aubrey's Blonde Bombshell is 0.33. Summary: This places Aubrey's Blonde Bombshell degree of laxity (DI = 0.33) falls within the central 90% range of DIs for the breed. This amount of hip laxity places the hip at a mild risk to develop hip OA. No radiographic evidence of OA for either hip.
Aubrey Kristys Kool Kriminal Pet name MAMBO 25/12/2019 CH Kshan Kool Kriminal (UK) X Nikita De La Manoliere (FRA) Distraction index (DI): Right DI=0.30 Left DI= 0.28 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 185 canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.47 Aubrey Kristys Kool Kriminal is 0.30. Summary: This places Aubrey Kristys Kool Kriminaldegree of laxity (DI = 0.30) falls within the central 90% range of DIs for the breed. This amount of hip laxity places the hip at a mild risk to develop hip OA. No radiographic evidence of OA for either hip.
AUBREY'S AMADEUS Pet name Ollie 25/01/2018 Ch. CHAOTIC'S DEXTER DOWN UNDER CANADA X AUBREY'S MISS QUINTESSENTIAL Distraction index (DI): Right DI=46 Left DI= 40 Breed Statistics: This interpretation is based on a cross-section of 185 canine patients of the Briard breed in the AIS PennHip database. The breed average is 0.47 AUBREY'S AMADEUS is 46 Summary: This places AUBREY'S AMADEUSdegree of laxity (DI = 0.46) falls within the central 90% range of DIs for the breed. This amount of hip laxity places the hip at a mild risk to develop hip OA. No radiographic evidence of OA for either hip.