I have a 7 wk. old male lab. His mom is a registered lab but not sure what dad is. Do labs tend to be bow legged in the front quarters kind of like a pit or maybe a bull dog? My pup appears to be quite bow legged and was wanting a little advice before I take him to the vet next week for vaccines.
2007-02-07 12:44:47 · 10 answers · asked by marilynhenriksen@sbcglobal.net 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
that is definatly not normal, bulldog and pitt puppies arent bow legged as puppies either, you might want to prepare yourself for the worst just in case the vet informs you that you have a dog with a genetic disorder and the dog needs to be put down
2007-02-07 12:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seeing he is still young, it's hard for me to say. He could have a touch of another breed too. It's a good idea to take these issues up with your vet when you go. I had a lab a long time ago, as a pup. He had long legs, but, I don't remember them being bowed in the front. I have seen many labs cross my path through out my life. I can't really recall tho if I ever saw any that had bowed front legs. Ask your vet, that's the best advise I can give you. Good luck with your pup, the sounds like he will be a very pretty dog with lots of love for you.
2007-02-07 12:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 15:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the vet can help with any leg malformations, but it's pretty early to tell how the pup will stand as an adult. There are corrections that can be made with leg braces, but if the puppy gets around well, the vet will most likely tell you to leave him alone.
Labs are not normally bow legged so it looks like you've inded got a great mixed breed pup!
2007-02-07 12:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not think so, I would have the vet check him out. Does he have really thick legs, like a bulldog? Maybe the dad was not a lab? I would have the vet check the bow leg problem.
2007-02-07 12:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Dawn C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i grew up with Labrador puppy's, as the child of a breeder, unless the bow is very distinct, then it should grow out of it,they some times have very broad chests that there legs havent grown in to yet.but i would have the vet check it out just in case.
2007-02-07 16:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by bonny b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppy's, tend to be bow legged, Your vet will be able to tell you if there is any problem, chances are none.
2007-02-07 12:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by kellyann 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have two pit bulls, and neither are bow-legged. nor have any of the ones i've ever known had bowed legs. and for the record, labs are lousy dogs. good throw rugs and draft stops, but lousy dogs.
2007-02-07 12:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they should be bow legged. Have him checked out at the vet.
2007-02-07 12:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by Flipgal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no i have three labs two chocolate one golden. it sounds like to me your "lab" is a mix of a lab and something else like maybe bull. lbs arent typically bowlegged and if it is it is due to a medical condition. take the dog to your local vet and he can tell you wether or not the dog is full blooded lab but i doubt it is
2007-02-07 12:56:31 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋