Cow Hocked Legs On Pup

[Gareth12 225]

It may be the picture but to me the pup doesn't quite look right. His tail carriage everything just doesn't look like a bull x should really. To me it looks almost like some of the larger heavier mastiff type breeds. If he's not typical of the litter or the parents then it' seems that the pup has some form of defect. If that's the case then imo the only option for the good of the dog would be to pts. Not an easy choice but as has been said don't risk him being bred or in pain for rest of his life.

[nans pat 2,575]

seen them come good,

[Irishhunter14 89]

One best dogs I ever seen was cow hocked feed him up put the work in and take the chance heard and seen loads dogs cow hocked and run dead on

[Fly The Boy 339]

Take him to vets he soon tell you,could just need calcium tablets,because the rate he is growing.

[beast 1,884]

Make sure his diet is right as has been said calcium and vitamin D and give him another 6 months of growing he is still a baby. cow hocks aren't that much of a problem, I think throug may lack a little initial acceleration as a result, but the best all round hunting dog I ever saw was cow hocked and it didn't affect her.

[jeemes 4,485]

Give it a few months,it could just be overgrowing a bit. Dont give it calcium supplement,just give a normal diet and dont overdo exercise.

[jeemes 4,485]

Make sure his diet is right as has been said calcium and vitamin D and give him another 6 months of growing he is still a baby. cow hocks aren't that much of a problem, I think throug may lack a little initial acceleration as a result, but the best all round hunting dog I ever saw was cow hocked and it didn't affect her.

If its cow hocked it has to effect her,its not just initial acceleration its all through the gallop.

[bunnys 1,228]

Personally I Sudan worry about it lots a good meat and bone and exercise ,these a lurchers and get round little defects seen this a few times before when the animal starts to mature and muscle it'll be okay . The key factor good diet and exercise a plenty.atb bunnys

[Dawn B 212]

A puppy that is cow hocked means absolutely nothing unless there is a medical reason for it. Many of the heavier and larger breeds are like this as puppies. If its accompanied by lameness and complete lack of muscle (which doesnt look to be the case) there is every chance the dog will grow and strengthen normally. Thats why I asked for a video. Doesnt the puppy deserve a chance?

You mentioned "deformities" in some of the other puppies in the litter, can I ask what they were?

[rickymc1 42]

A puppy that is cow hocked means absolutely nothing unless there is a medical reason for it. Many of the heavier and larger breeds are like this as puppies. If its accompanied by lameness and complete lack of muscle (which doesnt look to be the case) there is every chance the dog will grow and strengthen normally. Thats why I asked for a video. Doesnt the puppy deserve a chance?

 

You mentioned "deformities" in some of the other puppies in the litter, can I ask what they were?

There was couple of pups that come out with only two legs each.. My pup cant trott he hops about his two back legs don't go move left right left right!!

[desertbred 5,490]

Time , money. effort into a badly conformed working dog,or the same input into a pup of good conformity, do the sums, the working dog game is chancey enough without stacking the odds against yourself, The litter sounds suspect from the off ,dont let your heart rule your head,

[J Darcy 5,871]

Nothing to worry about. Just get plenty of grub into the pup and enjoy it.

[Stud dog 632]

Give calcium an change to a good diet that pup will improve not saying it will ever be right best of luck keep us updated on what you decide an how he grows ATB

[rickymc1 42]

Will do thanks everyone for replys much appreciated atb!

[Dawn B 212]

An x-ray will confirm any abnormality. If he were my dog thats what Id do. Will answer all your questions and eliminate all the guesswork.