Conformation And Evalutation

Question 1

What can a dog carrying its head high tell you?

Answer 1

• could be anxious or commonly seen in obedience dogs or small dogs due to looking up at owner a lot
• shifts weight to hind legs, could be compensating for pain in forelimbs

Question 2

What does a dog carrying its head low tell you?

Answer 2

-shifts weight to forelimbs suggesting pain I’m hind limbs such as hip dysplasia

Question 3

What is meant by pigeon toed?

Answer 3

• forelimbs deviate from the midline below the carpal so that feet point inwards commonly seen in bulldogs and often accompanies a wide shoulder base

Question 4

What is meant by toe out?

Answer 4

• forelimb deviates from the midline below the carpal so feet point outwards often seen with narrow stance such as Doberman or saluki

Question 5

What are the effects of a base narrow stance?

Answer 5

• reduced support of the elbow

- reduced foreleg protraction and retraction and endurance

Question 6

What can a dog with a base wide stance tell you?

Answer 6

• indication of arthritis as relieving pressure of a joint or particular side
• hind limb pain compensation

Question 7

Effects of post legged conformation

Answer 7

• strain on tendons and ligaments that surround the stifle and hock which leads to strains and sprains

Question 8

Effects of over angulation

Answer 8

-lowers hind end and changes pelvic angle predisposing back pain