A couple of people have mentioned that when a rottweiler gets to about 18 months their "heads split", i have never heard of this before- is it a myth or truth?
2006-12-03 20:35:22 · 8 answers · asked by missshortly 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is an old wives' tale..just a silly myth..
they say the same about Dobermans...lol
I have raised both, and it ain't so.
another common myth, is that pit bulls lock their jaws..they don't have any difference in jaw physiology or function that would make that possible, but they are stubborn about letting go..
2006-12-03 20:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It does actually refer to when thier heads assume the adult shape. Puppies have soft fonatelles the same as babys but some breeds of dog their heads change shape to suit the attractive factors they were bred for. A friend of mine owned a bull arab which is a new aussie pig hunting breed (staffordshire terrier, greyhound, bloodhound and german shorthair pointer bred true traits) She looked like a solid shortie then at 18 months old gained 30-40lbs and got about 10cm wider in the chest, 5cm in the head and her head developed the staffy shape
2006-12-04 08:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I've heard of this too, In Staffie Bull Terriers.
The only thing that I have noticed is that there is an obvious 'M' shape in the centre of their head. this does appear to be more skeletal than muscular, but I don't actually think that the skull cracked.
If the skull was able to crack this would leave a soft spot like you would find on a new born baby, I feel that this is very unlikely.
It is probably just an expression used to describe the appearance of an adult dogs head within these breeds.
Hope this helps xx
2006-12-04 07:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a Staffy and was asked the same question. I haven't found any evidence that any dogs head splits. I can't see it as being medically safe. I think that when certain breeds reach 18months old, their heads just grow to catch up with the rest of their body. Some breeds develop a wider shape head and face that is standard to their breed.
2006-12-04 08:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by Fee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a new one on me; they may be talking about the development of the sagital crest. (I don't think I spelled that right). Its a bone that runs down the centre of the head in large animals like tigers, the jaw muscles attach to it.
Pups have smooth round heads, adult Rotts have a different shaped forehead and thats the only thing I can imagine they're talking about; their dogs are reaching maturity and developing the adult shape.
2006-12-04 04:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT IS A TERM USED AS FOLLOWS.AT ABOUT 18 MONTHS TEHY GO THREW A GROWING SPURT AT WHICH TIME THEIR SKULL AND JAW LINE WIDENS DRASTICALLY SO MUCH IT LOOKS LIKE THEIR HEAD SPLIT INTO TWO.THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TO ALL ROTS THOUGH I HAVE OWNED 10 AND ONLY TWO OF THEM DID THIS
2006-12-04 04:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by marfanman00000 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This question was on here a couple of weeks ago about a staffie - I think it was decided then, that it was untrue
2006-12-04 04:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by nickynoodles33 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please tell me that you aren't this fing STUPID!
2006-12-04 06:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋