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by Ramage on 04 October 2010 - 17:10
I have seen a showline (an adult) with floppy ears. In fact, I think the breeder was trying to sell the dog to a pet home and that is how I came across him.
As to the pup, I have no opinion about his hocks, legs, or walking. I have little showline experience. We only ever had one showline ( a young pup) and she was pretty strong and walking well by the time she was 5 months. She had no wobbliness and only a slight look of cowhocks by 5 months. At the same time, she was much smaller. If I remember correctly, she only weighed about 38 lbs at 5 months. When I sold her at 9 months, she weight 50 lbs.
As to the pup, I have no opinion about his hocks, legs, or walking. I have little showline experience. We only ever had one showline ( a young pup) and she was pretty strong and walking well by the time she was 5 months. She had no wobbliness and only a slight look of cowhocks by 5 months. At the same time, she was much smaller. If I remember correctly, she only weighed about 38 lbs at 5 months. When I sold her at 9 months, she weight 50 lbs.
by Liesjers on 04 October 2010 - 17:10
To really critique the movement it would be better to see the dog moving more "free", meaning not on a short leash and moving a bit faster. He's definitely loose and hocky but it doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with him, being a show line on the large size at this age. I personally do not like this in my show line dogs but again, often it's an age thing so who knows. It's hard to really critique the dog from a show point of view without seeing some free movement and gaiting.
by Pharaoh on 04 October 2010 - 17:10
You may want to strengthen the ligaments going from his jaw to his ears by feeding him raw chicken (no cooked chicken, the bones get brittle and could kill him-raw bones crush). It just might help in other ways too.
He looks like a really, really nice guy. He is so happy. Good luck with him.
Michele
He looks like a really, really nice guy. He is so happy. Good luck with him.
Michele
by CopDogs on 04 October 2010 - 17:10
TAPE the ears unless you do not care if they come up, appear to be very soft and flop as he moves. Dogs, even when the ears are down as pups and teething still are firm and should not flop like that. He is definitely weak in the hind quarters probably the cow hockness, but i would shoot an xray to make sure there are no hip joint problems. Hope he works out great for you. A lot of loose dogs tighten with age and exercise. Good Luck
by DebiSue on 04 October 2010 - 18:10
He is adorable! What a happy fellow. He is very loose and cowhocked in the back and paddles out in the front. You have received a great deal of good advice to follow. He is young and proper nutrition and exercise may tighten him up and bring those ears up. If not, who cares. He will be a loyal companion and it is obvious he adores you in this video.
by klekoni on 04 October 2010 - 18:10
Well, seeing as there are so many diverging opinions, and nobody seems to know for sure if there is a problem or if he'll grow out of it,(and whether his ears will go up) I'll upload another vid in about 6 months and so we can all see and compare! Whatever happens, he'll still be my gorgeous pet!
by steve1 on 04 October 2010 - 20:10
My opinion is this, His Ears, do not mess about with them at his age,if they have been going up and down leave them alone. Regards the Pup in general He is a Big Puppy for his age and he looks a bit weak on both his front and Back legs, BUT, he is not dropping his rear end when he walks and his legs are nice and thick
One thing to watch however is his weight, he does look a bit over weight, Feed enough but not any more than needed,
Overall i would leave the Pup alone for another 2 months, if his frame has not strengthened up by then get him checked out, but for the moment leave well alone
Steve1
One thing to watch however is his weight, he does look a bit over weight, Feed enough but not any more than needed,
Overall i would leave the Pup alone for another 2 months, if his frame has not strengthened up by then get him checked out, but for the moment leave well alone
Steve1
by sonora on 04 October 2010 - 21:10
Hi Klekoni,
Listen to Prager , Steve1 and Yellow Rose
You wanted an opinion.
The hinds are very bad for 6 mths.
Go get your dogs Hind quarters x-rayed
only then can you be really sure of the situation.
Get your vet to advise you on the cause and remedy.
Don't waste any more time,you may cause further damage,
and cost you unnessary cost and most of all your love for the breed.
I've had a few friends in similar situation.
Sorry to be frank.
Listen to Prager , Steve1 and Yellow Rose
You wanted an opinion.
The hinds are very bad for 6 mths.
Go get your dogs Hind quarters x-rayed
only then can you be really sure of the situation.
Get your vet to advise you on the cause and remedy.
Don't waste any more time,you may cause further damage,
and cost you unnessary cost and most of all your love for the breed.
I've had a few friends in similar situation.
Sorry to be frank.
by Ibrahim on 04 October 2010 - 22:10
It is not the ears you should worry about the most, the puppy is huge for his age, slow him on gaining weight, his front and rear iare weak for his age, he does not move easily and harmoniously, when moving towards the camera his right front leg is not straight, when moving away from the camera his back legs are not stable (cow hooked). He shows no correct balance whatsoever for his age.
Excercise him gently on sandy earth, worry the least about the ears.
Ibrahim
Excercise him gently on sandy earth, worry the least about the ears.
Ibrahim
by Felloffher on 04 October 2010 - 22:10
I'm very sorry for your purchase. Can he be returned? I'm sure he's a very nice boy, but why the hell are breeders producing dogs like this?
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