Int’l Hip Rating Comparisons
Most Belgians in the U.S. will have foreign relatives in their pedigrees within two or three generations. This table attempts to compare ratings issued by different countries to make reading these foreign pedigrees easier. Keep in mind that this is to the best of my ability…the information comparing OFA to FCI classifications was gathered directly from the OFA. The information comparing FCI classification to other country’s systems was gathered directed from the FCI.*
| OFA | FCI | Germany | Netherlands | Sweden | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
No Signs of Hip Dysplasia |
Excellent Good |
(1) |
(a) Normal |
Negatief geheel gaaf (1) (-) |
Utmarkt |
Frei |
|
Negatief neit geheel gaaf (2) (-) |
U.A. |
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|
Near Normal Hip Joints |
Fair Borderline |
(1) |
(a) Fast Normal |
Transitional Changes (TC) |
I |
I |
|
Mild Hip Dysplasia |
Mild |
(1) |
(a) Leichte HD |
Licht positief (3)(LP/+ -) |
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|
Moderate Hip Dysplasia |
Moderate |
(1) |
Mittlere HD |
Positief (3.5) (P/+) |
II |
II |
|
Severe Hip Dysplasia |
Severe |
(1) |
Schwere HD |
Positief (4) (P/++) |
III |
III |
|
Positief optima forma (5) (P/+++) |
IV |
IV |
*This table attempts to compare ratings…it’s not a guarantee that an FCI 1A dog will x-ray OFA Excellent, etc…In other words, don’t shoot the messenger!
