My Lab Holly turned a year old 2 August. I had her X-rayed the next week and mailed the X-Ray to the service dog school. My vet said her hips are good. She was kept lean and started adult chow by 4 months. Some of their staff will be in the area 23 October and will pick her up saving us a 500-600 mile drive. I have contacted the dog guide school, and will be getting a puppy from them soon afterwards depending on when any litters whelp. They don't have a freezer full they can thaw out.