I have a three year olf newfy male. I run around 3 miles a day. I want to know if running will hurt his joints, seeing as he is such a big dog. He hasent shown any pain, but i'm worried about the long term effects.
2006-09-14 11:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by nikki 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO!!!!!!!! Newfoundlands are not meant for hard pounding on the joints!!!! They are a giant breed that is predisposed to joint problems and the running, especially on hard surfaces, is a BAD idea!!!! I have seen Newfies that have been kept on hard surfaces and they suffer a lot more joint problems than do Newfies kept on soft surfaces. A lot of running in general is not a great thing for the breed. They were bred for SLOW and STEADY work. Newfies also overheat fast and a day that feels cool for you would be too hot for a running Newf.
If you will not see immediate effects for constant running, unless there are already joint issues, but the long term effects can be devestating!!!!!!
Please get another dog the is good for running, but DO NOT run a Newf!!!!!!
And are you aware that Newfies can still be maturing until 5 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you are going to X-ray first, you have to do hips,elbows,shoulders, and knees. They are prone to problems in ALL the joints!!!!!!!! OCD and DJD can occur in joints that have repeated insult.
Consult your vet first at the very least!!!
2006-09-14 12:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Running with him daily is wonderful exercise for a newfie! The large breeds need to keep their hearts healthy with lots of exercise. Bet he'd love it if you got him a harness and trained him to pull. My newfie used to love pulling kids around on a sled in the winter time.
If you're concerned about his joints, talk to you vet next time you go about putting him on a preventative dosage of glucosamine.
2006-09-14 19:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will be fine, it is only young puppies that you should not run so hard because they are still growing and damage can be done to the growth platelets, causing problems like arthritis, HD etc. later in life.
As your dog is already full grown it is good exercise. Enjoy your runs.
Torbay, give me a slap, I stand corrected.
2006-09-14 18:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by lucas 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. As long as your dog is doing the run with you and shows no ill effects, by all means, continue including him on your runs.
2006-09-14 18:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really isn't very expencive to have his hips x-rayed just to be sure. It could be real expencive to have a hip repaired should there be an unknon problem with dyspleasia.
2006-09-14 19:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats perfectly fine, and good for both him and you.
2006-09-14 19:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋