Serra de Itanhandu Kennel has a rigorous control and its whole breeding stock is
HD-free.
About displasy: It is a genetic disease that affects Brasilian Fila, causing pain and
suffering to dogs.
F.C.I. NORMS TO EVALUATE COXOFEMORAL DYSPLASIA
HD- No signs of coxofemoral dysplasia Allowed to breed
HD+/- Coxofemoral joints near to normality Allowed to breed
HD+ Mild coxofemoral dysplasia Still allowed to breed
HD++ Moderate coxofemoral dysplasia Not allowed to breed
HD+++ Severe coxofemoral dysplasia Not allowed to breed
(HD-) No Signs of Dysplasia
- Femoral head and acetabulum are congruent and acetabular angle in relation to Norberg is of 105
degrees or higher;
- Craniodorsal rim is clear and slightly rounded;
- Joint space is narrow and uniform;
- Coxofemoral joints are excellent and craniodorsal rim surrounds femoral head, something towards
dorsocaudal;
Note: Femoral head center must be medial in relation to dorsal acetabular rim or at least tangent
.
(HD+/-) Coxofemoral Joints Near to Normality
- Femoral head and acetabulum are slightly congruent and acetabular angle in relation to Norberg is of
105 degrees or higher;
- Or, acetabular angle in relation to Norberg is lower than 105 degrees and femoral head and
acetabulum are congruent;
- Minor irregularities in the dorsal or caudal acetabular rims might be present.
(HD+) Mild Coxofemoral Dysplasia
- Femoral head and acetabulum are congruent;
- Acetabular angle in relation to Norberg is higher than 100 degrees and/or craniodorsal rim is slightly
flattened;
- Mild signs of osteoarthrosis, altering dorsal, caudal or cranial acetabular rim.
(HD++) Moderate Coxofemoral Dysplasia
- Obvious (clear) congruence between femoral head and acetabulum with subluxation;
- Acetabular angle in relation to Norberg is higher than 90 degrees (only as a reference);
- Craniodorsal rim flattened and/or osteoarthrosis signs.
(HD+++) Severe Coxofemoral Dysplasia
- Pronounced dysplastic changes in coxofemoral joints, as well as luxation or clear subluxation;
- Acetabular angle in relation to Norberg is lower than 90 degrees;
- Obvious flattened of cranial acetabular rim ;
- Femoral head deformation (mushroom shape, flattened) or other signs of osteoporosis.
DYSPLASIA - FILA BRASILEIRO