jagger cowhocked

jagger. · 12-26-2011, 05:15 AM

after much research it looks as if he has cow hock. i found a picture which is exact like him. What can and should be done about this?? is it a problem because it does not seem like hes in paine or cannot walk properly

Rahrah · 12-26-2011, 05:29 AM

Have you got a photo of him you could share?

jagger. · 12-26-2011, 05:34 AM

no i dont know how to upload photos. but if you just search it in google images you will see it there.

Rahrah · 12-26-2011, 05:38 AM

Hmm. I know what cow hocked is...we'd need to see a pic of your pup to determine if he really is or not.

I use photobucket to upload on here.

Rahrah · 12-26-2011, 05:44 AM

Should've added: if he's truly cow hocked then nothing can be done- it's the way he was built (conformation). Shouldn't really affect how he lives.

wyominggrandma · 12-26-2011, 09:24 AM

Being cowhocked will not cause problems. Depending on how old he is and how much rear leg angulation, it might tighten up with age and muscling.
But, there are plenty of cow hocked dogs of all breeds out there, some even being shown and winning their Championships..
Not a big deal

krystyne73 · 12-26-2011, 10:48 AM

okay do I need to google this? lol

**MaggieRoseLee** · 12-26-2011, 12:27 PM

Some puppies look very cowhocked in the first year or so, but may grow out if it entirely. The different growth stages make their bones loose/weird/too long/too short....

Cow Hocked Feet in the GSD

#6 is cowhocked

I think at 50 seconds the GSD in the following video is cow-hocked too.

You Tube

LisaT · 12-26-2011, 01:18 PM

I'm a big believer in regular chiro care. My boy was/is cow-hocked, and it has helped him walk better over the years.

Doctors, worldwide, certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association

Freestep · 12-26-2011, 01:32 PM

I see a lot of cowhocked GSDs and though it looks weird, it doesn't seem to cause them pain or discomfort. How old is your dog? Sometimes it improves as the dog matures.

12-26-2011, 05:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
jagger. New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	jagger cowhocked after much research it looks as if he has cow hock. i found a picture which is exact like him. What can and should be done about this?? is it a problem because it does not seem like hes in paine or cannot walk properly

12-26-2011, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rahrah Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: It's bloody hot....Australia Posts: 151	Have you got a photo of him you could share? __________________ Wolfonyx Extreme Grace 08/08/2011 "Fenrir"

12-26-2011, 05:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rahrah Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: It's bloody hot....Australia Posts: 151	Hmm. I know what cow hocked is...we'd need to see a pic of your pup to determine if he really is or not. I use photobucket to upload on here. __________________ Wolfonyx Extreme Grace 08/08/2011 "Fenrir"

12-26-2011, 05:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rahrah Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: It's bloody hot....Australia Posts: 151	Should've added: if he's truly cow hocked then nothing can be done- it's the way he was built (conformation). Shouldn't really affect how he lives. __________________ Wolfonyx Extreme Grace 08/08/2011 "Fenrir"

12-26-2011, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
krystyne73 Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmond/Guthrie, Oklahoma Posts: 1,339	okay do I need to google this? lol __________________ Meika, GSD B. 1/05 Macy, Golden X, B. 10/06 Goliath, Sulcata Tortoise, B. 2/02 Kitty, Siamese, B.10/11 MoJo, Aussie, B.2/12 Max, Great Dane, B. 12/01 RIP

12-26-2011, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
jagger. New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	no i dont know how to upload photos. but if you just search it in google images you will see it there.

12-26-2011, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
wyominggrandma Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 988	Being cowhocked will not cause problems. Depending on how old he is and how much rear leg angulation, it might tighten up with age and muscling. But, there are plenty of cow hocked dogs of all breeds out there, some even being shown and winning their Championships.. Not a big deal

12-26-2011, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	I'm a big believer in regular chiro care. My boy was/is cow-hocked, and it has helped him walk better over the years. Doctors, worldwide, certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

12-26-2011, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,092	I see a lot of cowhocked GSDs and though it looks weird, it doesn't seem to cause them pain or discomfort. How old is your dog? Sometimes it improves as the dog matures. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

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