adamb20 22 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 what does it mean when people say a pup has plenty of knuckle so it has more growing to do? chhers. Quote Link to post
shaunpauls7 131 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 It means it has growing to do when the knuckle goes straight then the dog has fully grown correct me if i am wrong ? atb shaun Quote Link to post
dh90 6 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Dont suppose any one could put some pictures up, would like to see myself but not sure what to look for Quote Link to post
stabba 10,745 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Look at the dogs front wrists...when they are pups/still growing the wrists will be very pronounced...ie..look swollen...when they stop growing the wrists should be shrunk back and in proportion with the dogs legs...hope this helps...atb stabba Quote Link to post
wild rover 548 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 what does it mean when people say a pup has plenty of knuckle so it has more growing to do? chhers. Knuckle (growth plates ) are at the dogs wrists as mentioned, the plate is the last to mature and harden, generally speaking the bigger the knuckle, many believe the bigger the dog will grow but not always the case. These bones need protection from shock or damage, ie; jumping and twisting to early especially on hard ground. Some do not mature until 9-18 months in bigger dogs, so take care and dont over do it. Quote Link to post
turbotyke 62 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Dont suppose any one could put some pictures up, would like to see myself but not sure what to look for ill help out Quote Link to post
adamb20 22 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Dont suppose any one could put some pictures up, would like to see myself but not sure what to look for ill help out or is that what you mean how the knees are swolen?? Quote Link to post
turbotyke 62 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Dont suppose any one could put some pictures up, would like to see myself but not sure what to look for ill help out or is that what you mean how the knees are swolen?? yes thats right mate Quote Link to post
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