Bowlegged? Do yorkies tend to stand bowlegged? I was looking at pups and wondering if this is common, or some kind of medical thing like Beagles(I think) where their legs can twist around. I've seen other photos like that and was wondering if that's something to watch out for. Example: The one with the toy in mouth: http://store.domesticsale.com/items/89620.html |
Good question! I was wondering about this also. I was looking into getting a puppy and she said his back legs were bowed but didn't affect his ability to run or walk. Is true? |
Im not sure if yorkies in general are supposed to stand bowlegged. My yorkie IS bowlegged unfortunatly which has caused a medial patellar luxation (vet terms), basically because the bone is curved its causing the tendons that hold the knee cap in place to pull abnormally towards the middle causing it to slip out of place. The vet has told me that over time if his knee cap keeps slipping it will eventually stretch the tendons so much that it will require surgery ($3000.00 per knee:eek: :eek: :eek: ). Anyway that didnt really answer your question but thats all I know about my bowlegged yorkie. |
It sounds like if a pup is bow legged you may want to avoid it. It might not have a huge effect at first but $3000 per knee-wow. Of coarse if you own one already you know they are worth it, but I dont think I would buy into the problem knowing what it may bring. I would try to get the healthiest less problematic pup.Still doesnt mean you will never have a costly problem, but at least you tried. |
Ok thanks all, i'll keep that in mind! |
Being "bowlegged" doesn't necessary mean that your dog has knee problems. I had a little mixed breed (poodle/pom) that was bowlegged (front legs). You would never notice it unless the hair on her legs was trimmed short - but then you sure would. I should have been named "cowgirl." Anyway - she never had any leg or knee problems in her life - and I had her more than 10 years. Actually, her little bow legs (when you got to see them) were cute. Carol Jean |
All I saw was TEACUP litter coming soon and read the first line - 2 TINY FEMALES BRED ....and clicked out - :thumbdown that picture of that little yorkie puppy was very sad. I've never noticed my girls to have bowlegs.... but DO notice their totally cute booties and love the way they walk:) |
What exactly are bowlegs? |
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Ohh thanks :) I agree that its something you should try to avoid but doesnt necessarily mean that they'll have problems with it later. I dont think any dog is 100% healthy or "perfect"...even though to us mommys (or daddys) they are :p |
I would avoid this breeder...red flags....her site lists multiple breeds available with more litters coming soon....reserve now!!! and mixes for sale and AKC 'purebreds' which she doesn't have papers for????. |
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