If you suspect that your pet suffers from hip disease please contact your veterinarian since very successful medical and surgical options are available for this very painful condition. (ucah.ca)
Buy from dogs with a history of good hips to lessen the chance of crippling hip disease. (komondorclubofamerica.org)
Certainly only breeding / buying animals without a history of hip disease helps, but the the condition can still occur. (k9magazine.com)