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mascot · 02-26-2008, 06:10 PM

LOL, I just have to say that I am on here often reading all the differnet illnesses these pups can have ( I am still new to the Yorkie breed) and I am becoming a hypocondriate (spelled right?) My husband came home today and I said honey do you think Mascot has a roach back... he said have you been surfing YT again...LOL> I guess I am a worried new moma. Just a funny story. I love love this site where I can get lots of good info from all you experts!!!!

Dot

Sugar's Mom · 02-26-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mascot

LOL, I just have to say that I am on here often reading all the differnet illnesses these pups can have ( I am still new to the Yorkie breed) and I am becoming a hypocondriate (spelled right?) My husband came home today and I said honey do you think Mascot has a roach back... he said have you been surfing YT again...LOL> I guess I am a worried new moma. Just a funny story. I love love this site where I can get lots of good info from all you experts!!!!

Dot

i know what ya mean

Just remember that every dog that humps up a little when you are trying to get them to do something does not mean roachback

mascot · 02-26-2008, 06:58 PM

Thanks Sugar'smom, I will keep that in mind....

Betty'sMom · 02-26-2008, 07:17 PM

When I look at Betty from the side, her back end is definitely higher than her front end. It's as though her front legs are shorter than her back legs. Is that 'roach back' or something else??

jrincon17 · 02-26-2008, 10:58 PM

it just mean s your puppy does not have perfect posture, thats all not a disease or illness. ziggy has it, its in my yorkie book , buy one read it and learn lots of stuff. great toilet material, ooops sorry im a guy

kezza · 02-27-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jrincon17

it just mean s your puppy does not have perfect posture, thats all not a disease or illness. ziggy has it, its in my yorkie book , buy one read it and learn lots of stuff. great toilet material, ooops sorry im a guy

lol..what is it with men that they have to read on the toilet? I never did get that! lol

jrincon17 · 02-27-2008, 07:00 AM

it helps pass the time and well helps pass other things

mizzwanned · 02-27-2008, 07:31 AM

I think London has roach back, when she sits or eats it looks like it.

Deviruchi · 07-07-2015, 12:08 PM

i'm not sure what mine looks like.. i hope its straight.. lol

Cha Cha · 07-09-2015, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jrincon17

it just mean s your puppy does not have perfect posture, thats all not a disease or illness. ziggy has it, its in my yorkie book , buy one read it and learn lots of stuff. great toilet material, ooops sorry im a guy

It can be a sign of illness. When they hurt somewhere especially in the hips they will pull their hips up forward and under them for relief. The arched back was one of the first symptoms I noticed when my Mylee was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Once she had her surgery and her pain was relieved, her arched back went away and she's perfectly straight now.

maxdog · 07-09-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cha Cha

It can be a sign of illness. When they hurt somewhere especially in the hips they will pull their hips up forward and under them for relief. The arched back was one of the first symptoms I noticed when my Mylee was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Once she had her surgery and her pain was relieved, her arched back went away and she's perfectly straight now.

This is true with Sasha also. She had an obvious hump in her back. She was diagnosed with Legg Perthes and is 4 months removed from the surgery. Her back, while not perfectly straight, is much straighter than before the operation.

gemy · 07-14-2015, 03:55 PM

I hope that you found some pics It is quite common *unfortunately* in many dogs. If it is not an indicator of pain which it sometimes can be then the roach or hump or curved upward arch of their back is present all the time. Some dogs have it very mildly and some very noticeably. Uneven growth looks more like either the rear end is lifted up or their front end is.

A roached back is more usually found in their mid back area. While a curve the other way - ie an inner curve or inward dip to their back is often found behind the shoulders.

This is a structural fault (usually) unless your dog is very poorly exercised. But even structural faults can be eased with proper conditioning of their muscles.

02-26-2008, 06:10 PM	#16
mascot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 209	Mascot LOL, I just have to say that I am on here often reading all the differnet illnesses these pups can have ( I am still new to the Yorkie breed) and I am becoming a hypocondriate (spelled right?) My husband came home today and I said honey do you think Mascot has a roach back... he said have you been surfing YT again...LOL> I guess I am a worried new moma. Just a funny story. I love love this site where I can get lots of good info from all you experts!!!! Dot __________________ "The US Constitution doesn't gaurantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." Benjamin Franklin Mascot and Dot

02-26-2008, 06:58 PM	#18
mascot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 209	Mascot Thanks Sugar'smom, I will keep that in mind.... __________________ "The US Constitution doesn't gaurantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." Benjamin Franklin Mascot and Dot

02-26-2008, 07:17 PM	#19
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	When I look at Betty from the side, her back end is definitely higher than her front end. It's as though her front legs are shorter than her back legs. Is that 'roach back' or something else?? __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

02-26-2008, 10:58 PM	#20
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	it just mean s your puppy does not have perfect posture, thats all not a disease or illness. ziggy has it, its in my yorkie book , buy one read it and learn lots of stuff. great toilet material, ooops sorry im a guy __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-27-2008, 07:00 AM	#22
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	it helps pass the time and well helps pass other things __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-27-2008, 07:31 AM	#23
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I think London has roach back, when she sits or eats it looks like it. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

07-07-2015, 12:08 PM	#24
Deviruchi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: i like to hide under things Posts: 226	i'm not sure what mine looks like.. i hope its straight.. lol

07-14-2015, 03:55 PM	#27
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	I hope that you found some pics It is quite common unfortunately in many dogs. If it is not an indicator of pain which it sometimes can be then the roach or hump or curved upward arch of their back is present all the time. Some dogs have it very mildly and some very noticeably. Uneven growth looks more like either the rear end is lifted up or their front end is. A roached back is more usually found in their mid back area. While a curve the other way - ie an inner curve or inward dip to their back is often found behind the shoulders. This is a structural fault (usually) unless your dog is very poorly exercised. But even structural faults can be eased with proper conditioning of their muscles. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018