The BVA CHS department in conjunction with The Animal Welfare Foundation, has produced a pamphlet to help you learn more. You can download and read it by clicking the link below (pdf file - approx 131KB). The text originally appeared in "You and Your Vet".
A Guide for Dog Owners - downloadable document

If you have decided to have your dog(s) screened, or to learn about the procedure of screening, please download and read the procedure notes below (pdf 71Kb). Please read this leaflet before submitting your dog(s) as failure to do so may result in delays.
Procedure Notes - downloadable document

NB Once a certificate of HD scoring has been issed for a dog, the dog may not be resubmitted for scoring under the Scheme.

Publication of results
The Kennel Club, as the regulating body for all pedigree dogs in the UK, publish hip and elbow dysplasia and eye examination results and add the result to the dog's pedigree record, as well as to the records of any progeny of the dog.

Average Breed Mean Scores for Gun Dogs are as follows:

Breeders wishing to reduce the risk of Hip Dysplasia should chose stock with scores WELL BELOW the Breed Mean Scores