Joint KC/BVA Hip Dysplasia Scheme

The following dogs have been tested under the KC/BVA hip dysplasia scheme and the results registered with the Kennel Club between 01/10/08 and 31/12/08.

• Cesur Ruslik Des Shumagins of Asalet - Right 4 - Left 5 = Total 9
• Tuzla Mahmuz - Right 7 - Left 15 = Total 22
• Tuzla Yight Agi - Right 2 - Left 2 = Total 4

The current mean for the breed is "14".

The mean for this breed rarely changes because so few breeders and owners actually hip score so in my opinion anyone that goes to trouble and expense of carrying out hip scoring should be applauded as this can only benefit the breed in the long run. Ideally though, in my opinion, the left and right hips should be of a similar score.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Statistics

I thought some of you out there might be interested in some of the statistics regarding the Anatolian Shepherd Dog re litters etc.

Puppy Registrations from the year 2000 through to 2008:-

• Year 2000 - 47 Registrations
• Year 2001 - 46 Registrations
• Year 2002 - 46 Registrations
• Year 2003 - 79 Registrations
• Year 2004 - 66 Registrations
• Year 2005 - 41 Registrations
• Year 2006 - 54 Registrations
• Year 2007 - 48 Registrations
• Year 2008 - 48 Registrations

Quarterly Registrations for 2008

• 1st Quarter - 12
• 2nd Quarter - 8
• 3rd Quarter - 7
• 4th Quarter - 21
• Total for the Year 2008 - 48

Quarterly Registration Statistics for 2007

• 1st Quarter - 21
• 2nd Quarter - 14
• 3rd Quarer - 6
• 4th Quarter - 7
• Total for the Year 2007 - 48