cow-hocked?

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04-15-2006, 07:11 PM
lute

cow-hocked?

is this dog cow-hocked?

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thanks!
04-15-2006, 07:17 PM
.sarah

Wow, big time! It's pretty noticeable to me. Is that someone you were thinking of showing?
04-15-2006, 07:19 PM
lute

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Originally Posted by .sarah

Wow, big time! It's pretty noticeable to me. Is that someone you were thinking of showing?

yeah, he's the 8month old i was going to get from MI. there's NO WAY i'm going to buy a cow-hocked dog though...unless it was a pet.
04-15-2006, 07:22 PM
.sarah

Even if you hadn't asked that was the first thing I saw. It's just really, really noticeable.

Good luck finding a new baby :)
04-15-2006, 07:29 PM
lute

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Originally Posted by .sarah

Even if you hadn't asked that was the first thing I saw. It's just really, really noticeable.

Good luck finding a new baby :)

well, actually i have a baby bakin in the oven! :D i have a guarenteed pup in June! i'm getting a blue male. POL! :D if this boy was nice i was going to buy him and the blue pup in june, but now i'm just getting the blue pup.
04-15-2006, 07:33 PM
sammy101

what does cow-hocked mean? :o
Good Luck with the blue pup! :)
04-15-2006, 07:36 PM
Alysser

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Originally Posted by sammy101

what does cow-hocked mean? :o
Good Luck with the blue pup! :)

Lol. Just what I was thinking! I wish you luck Lute! :D
04-15-2006, 07:46 PM
lute

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Originally Posted by sammy101

what does cow-hocked mean? :o
Good Luck with the blue pup! :)

this dog is SEVERLY cow-hocked. their back legs are deformed. it's genetic.
http://www.geocities.com/americanbul...Hocked1211.JPG
04-15-2006, 07:48 PM
k9krazee

Heres a link that shows a normal dog and one with cow hocks.

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/i...cow_hocks.html
04-15-2006, 07:49 PM
k9krazee

Oh, and good luck with the blue pup!! Thats exciting!! :D
04-15-2006, 07:56 PM
Crazy-Cat-Lover

He is definately cow-hocked. Here is a picture of a cow hocked Great Dane for those who don't know what the term means. The back feet are turned outwards...

*EDIT* We all must have posted pictures at the same time! :eek:

http://www.sunstrike-great-danes.com...cowhocked2.jpg
04-15-2006, 08:10 PM
Alysser

Will it affect a dogs walking/running/jumping?
04-15-2006, 08:27 PM
.sarah

Quote:

Originally Posted by lute

well, actually i have a baby bakin in the oven! :D i have a guarenteed pup in June! i'm getting a blue male. POL! :D if this boy was nice i was going to buy him and the blue pup in june, but now i'm just getting the blue pup.

Lucky you! Pick of the litter? Awesome :D So he's going to be born in June, or coming home in June?
04-15-2006, 08:35 PM
lute

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Originally Posted by Maltese_Love

Will it affect a dogs walking/running/jumping?

it can. it depends on how sevear the cow hocks are. it's not painful or uncomfortable though.

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Originally Posted by .sarah

Lucky you! Pick of the litter? Awesome So he's going to be born in June, or coming home in June?

he's going to be born in June. i'll bring him home in August. yes, i get pick of the litter. the reason why is i was suppose to get a black female from the breeder and she decided to keep her. she felt so bad she promised me POL from this upcomming litter.

...now for the wait till i bring him home!
04-15-2006, 08:35 PM
Vette

Never heard of such thing in dogs...

its kinda like being pigeon toed in a way.
04-15-2006, 08:37 PM
BCollie_Kelly

congrats on your blue dane puppy, I can't wait to hear more about him/ see him!
04-15-2006, 08:51 PM
IRescue452

I hope they get that dog fixed if its genetic. I wouldn't go near that breeder if that's what they were breeding. Congrats on the pup in the oven.
04-15-2006, 08:57 PM
lute

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Originally Posted by IRescue452

I hope they get that dog fixed if its genetic. I wouldn't go near that breeder if that's what they were breeding. Congrats on the pup in the oven.

i hope the breeder does neuter him and place him in a pet home. she attempted to sell him to me as a show dog saying all he nedded wasa to run. it would work itself out. i may be young, but i'm not stupid! :mad:
04-16-2006, 02:40 AM
bckrazy

:) This thread made me check Gonzo, I never realized he was so cow-hocked! It is not as severe as that Dane, I think it's cute. AND he runs faster/harder than any BC I know, and he can easily clear jumps and such... I don't even notice slight cow hocks, and it is not a big deal to me as long as the dog is a pet.