"noah" wrote in message
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On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:54:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

From what I've heard from 3 Lab owners, hip problems are as common with
them
as glove compartments are in cars. True?

Hi Doug.

From my experience, many of the larger breeds are prone to
hip-dysplasia, Labs and Sheps being the most notable. I'm no dog
expert, just relaying personal experience.

Then again, I have known a few labs that were healthy, and hunted,
well into their old-age. If you're interested in a dog, check out
its' lineage carefully for hip problems.

Good luck,
noah

Not interested...just wondering. My neighbor has a lab. A month after he
told me she had a hip problem, he went car shopping and bought a pickup
truck that even HE has trouble getting into. No need for the truck...but all
the guys at the fire house have them.