Their Labrador hip score is hugely important for owners as, of course, Labradors are a breed of dog that are prone to hip problems such as hip dysplasia.This condition can lead to the dog suffering from severe arthritis and becoming lame. One way to assess the state of health o f a Lab's hips is through ‘hip scoring’.rom statistics gained in 2005 for various dog breeds it was found that the average Labrador hip score was 12, which compared favourably with breeds such as the Newfoundland which recorded a score of 21 and the Bull Mastiff which registered at 23.