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Do Labs get hip dysplasia?

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Yes. Labs are routinely screened for hip and elbow dysplasia. Ask breeders for OFA or PennHIP results on both parents. Keeping puppies lean and skipping forced long runs while they grow helps, but genetics remain the biggest factor in whether a Lab develops it.

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