Cow hocked pup

[Ferretman65 2,177]

28 minutes ago, socks said:

Are you f***ing mad ??? Read the thread …..

Theres a help line for u socks ring it lol.lol 

[OldPhil 5,656]

On 11/07/2021 at 19:32, TOM HEAVY said:

Evening lads, 

wondering if anyone can shed a bit of light on this as my pup has the above condition and i am obviously concerned about the longevity of his working career or if it even worth entering him!??

gutted is an understatement!!

ive put alot of time in and he has taken to most thing very naturally, he’s got a great temperament and showing great potential, i just cant see him lasting very long the way his hind legs are. Is it worth a try or should i start again?? any advise from anyone with experience would be helpful and appreciated.

ATB thanks in advance

 Its an unfortunate situation Tom...

Your image does enhance the young jukels stance in an exaggerated way, and as such it leaves you with a dilemma

In reality,..all is not lost, and the eventual outcome is really down, to your own mindset..

IF you have feelings for the youngster and want to stick with him, then my advice would be to put him on a raw meat and bones diet (maybe even sprinkle a wee bit of bone meal in his diet). 

That diet,.. should be choc-full of fish, green tripe, Chicken carcase and raw lamb bones...etc, etc..

If he has a good temperament, you are half way there, ..his education should be easy,..more so if you are pals.

Personally, I would give him plenty of exercise..

Get him chasing the ball and fetching a Dummy...

Try to get plenty of meat and muscle on him....Build his legs and body up...

Of course,..this extra muscle could make his hocks, look even worse, but at least he will have learned how to use himself,...and how to run.. The end result has got to be an improvement, upon his present demeanour...

OR,.you can bite the bullet,...and say goodbye....

 The choice must be yours,...it has to be,...yours..

All the best to you, stay safe, regards, OldPhil.

[socks 32,253]

Old wives tail that cow hocked legs cause hip dysplasia and it really could be a simple fact that it’s muscles and tendons need working and tightening as I said earlier on in the thread …..

[Gospel 125]

8 minutes ago, socks said:

Old wives tail that cow hocked legs cause hip dysplasia and it really could be a simple fact that it’s muscles and tendons need working and tightening as I said earlier on in the thread …..

I’ve seen it mate by time it’s 6 it will have a back end like a German shepherd cow hocked is genetic it’ll walk run on 2 toes really they turn well to be honest lol and I’ve seen lads keep them and give them work there full life’s hassle free but it will only ever be below average and I’ve seen them were they  also breakdown a lot with it

 

but if the dog is bonded you can get the best from it and are happy making best of a bad situation then good luck to the lad

 

 

 

 

 

[socks 32,253]

Yep and I’ve also seen pups corrected if caught in time

[Gospel 125]

1 minute ago, socks said:

Yep and I’ve also seen pups corrected if caught in time

I’ve never known it mate they come out the sac like it

 

[Ferretman65 2,177]

It's not an old wife's tale it can be an indication of HD that's me finished with this cow hock pup thing all the best with the pup mate 

[shaaark 10,694]

Seen a fair few dogs with cow hocks, that didn't have hip dysplasia.

 

Edited July 13, 2021 by shaaark

[foresterj 1,096]

Wonder if cows get dog hocks

[shaaark 10,694]

1 hour ago, foresterj said:

Wonder if cows get dog hocks

Walking through slop straightens em up though. 

[brian c 58]

2 choices see how it goes in next couple of months or start again 

[mush 204]

On 12/07/2021 at 16:02, Ferretman65 said:

Then u take it of the young lad and try it see if it works 

what! who said? First time I seen a ferret on weed.

[mush 204]

7 hours ago, shaaark said:

 

 

Edited July 13, 2021 by mush

[mush 204]

20 hours ago, OldPhil said:

 Its an unfortunate situation Tom...

Your image does enhance the young jukels stance in an exaggerated way, and as such it leaves you with a dilemma

In reality,..all is not lost, and the eventual outcome is really down, to your own mindset..

IF you have feelings for the youngster and want to stick with him, then my advice would be to put him on a raw meat and bones diet (maybe even sprinkle a wee bit of bone meal in his diet). 

That diet,.. should be choc-full of fish, green tripe, Chicken carcase and raw lamb bones...etc, etc..

If he has a good temperament, you are half way there, ..his education should be easy,..more so if you are pals.

Personally, I would give him plenty of exercise..

Get him chasing the ball and fetching a Dummy...

Try to get plenty of meat and muscle on him....Build his legs and body up...

Of course,..this extra muscle could make his hocks, look even worse, but at least he will have learned how to use himself,...and how to run.. The end result has got to be an improvement, upon his present demeanour...

OR,.you can bite the bullet,...and say goodbye....

 The choice must be yours,...it has to be,...yours..

All the best to you, stay safe, regards, OldPhil.

Good advice, just I would cut down on the walking.

[mC HULL 12,179]

6 hours ago, shaaark said:

Walking through slop straightens em up though. 

Need to be soundly made and a very good one to bother with the slop mate why very few manage to stop them in it