I am not sure I have only had 2 dobes. Both from BYB. But Lexi didnt walk like Kyrah. When she was pup and came home her butt would swing side to side like she was trying to shake her butt! I would be curious as to why also.
I will do my best to get a video of her walking, most likely not till tomorrow since I have obedience class tonight with Remington. Thanks for the help.If you could post video of her walking a lot could learn from it if it's not right, altho of course the definitive would be a diagnosis of HD.
What makes you say this from the photo?She looks to be built funny. It could be a growth thing but I'm guessing it's bad breeding. Poor girl, I hope the best for her.
I also thought of pacing, and wondered if you were familiar with the gait?Is the puppy pacing? Both feet on the same side moving together? Rather than left front right rear - gaiting? Flirt paces occasionally. It has a swaying movement. It makes her look like she has robotic hips (and her hips are fine). It's difficult to see but when Flirt comes out of the tunnel at 17-19 seconds she is pacing
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Based on the obvious conformation flaws you can see the puppy has, in the photo. Good conformation isn't just about the show ring--it affects the dog's movement, soundness, and quality of life.What makes you say this from the photo?...
I can see it. Of course I am very used to it. Kyrah is a major pacer. Her hips seem fine.Is the puppy pacing? Both feet on the same side moving together? Rather than left front right rear - gaiting? Flirt paces occasionally. It has a swaying movement. It makes her look like she has robotic hips (and her hips are fine). It's difficult to see but when Flirt comes out of the tunnel at 17-19 seconds she is pacing
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I dont know much about it. But was told it is a lazy gait or when the dog is tired. Here is a link to some info on an agility site.What causes a dog to pace rather than gait? Simon seems to do that occasionally and I don't know anything about it.
No I had never heard of pacing before, but she is walking correctly I watched her to make sure. The pacing would make sense, kinda like a horse in the wrong lead. I am still trying to get a good video but I have been home by myself and cant get a good one of her walking. Hoping to get help to night so someone can walk her on a leash and I can follow behind. Thanks so much for the video link it was helpful in more ways then one. Oh yeah your girl is awesome.Is the puppy pacing? Both feet on the same side moving together? Rather than left front right rear - gaiting? Flirt paces occasionally. It has a swaying movement. It makes her look like she has robotic hips (and her hips are fine). It's difficult to see but when Flirt comes out of the tunnel at 17-19 seconds she is pacing
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