Timmy-
Sure, it probably has EVERYTHING to do w/ it. I'd need to see a side shot of her standing to really give my true opinion/assesment though.
Forgive me, I'm typing w/ one hand. I screwed up my left wrist somehow...so I appologize for any typos ahead of time.
What often happens is that as the pup grows because of congenitally tightened ligaments and shorter tendons, the dogs spine will becin to "creep" up and curve allowing the dogs rear legs to be fully under them allowing for better mobility on their part. A dogs legs at a relaxed stand w/ good stifles should not be directly under the dog. It doesn't mean that there for sure isn't a structural problem, but there then would be no symptoms present to indicate any lower back/stifle/hock insufficency. |