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On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:54:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote: From what I've heard from 3 Lab owners, hip problems are as common with them as glove compartments are in cars. True? Hi Doug. From my experience, many of the larger breeds are prone to hip-dysplasia, Labs and Sheps being the most notable. I'm no dog expert, just relaying personal experience. Then again, I have known a few labs that were healthy, and hunted, well into their old-age. If you're interested in a dog, check out its' lineage carefully for hip problems. Good luck, noah |
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"noah" wrote in message
... On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:54:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: From what I've heard from 3 Lab owners, hip problems are as common with them as glove compartments are in cars. True? Hi Doug. From my experience, many of the larger breeds are prone to hip-dysplasia, Labs and Sheps being the most notable. I'm no dog expert, just relaying personal experience. Then again, I have known a few labs that were healthy, and hunted, well into their old-age. If you're interested in a dog, check out its' lineage carefully for hip problems. Good luck, noah Not interested...just wondering. My neighbor has a lab. A month after he told me she had a hip problem, he went car shopping and bought a pickup truck that even HE has trouble getting into. No need for the truck...but all the guys at the fire house have them. |
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noah wrote in message . ..
On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:54:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: From what I've heard from 3 Lab owners, hip problems are as common with them as glove compartments are in cars. True? From my experience, many of the larger breeds are prone to hip-dysplasia, Labs and Sheps being the most notable. I'm no dog expert, just relaying personal experience. Then again, I have known a few labs that were healthy, and hunted, well into their old-age. If you're interested in a dog, check out its' lineage carefully for hip problems. Based on AKC registrations, the Lab is the most popular dog (154,616 registered in 2002) in the US. Second place is the Golden (56,124). These are huge numbers compared to most other breeds. Numbers like that lead to sloppy breeding. You offer good advice about checking lineage. For problems like hip dysplasia, you can't really tell if a puppy has a problem, even with xrays. You need to look the parents and grandparents. Respectable breeders will have there breeding dogs evaluated and graded by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). You're rollng the dice if you are not seeing OFA good or excellent. You should also research the breeder's standing with the local or national breed organizations - make sure you are not buying from a puppy mill. |
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AMEN!!!!!!
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Curtis CCF--
.... Numbers like that lead to sloppy breeding. You offer good advice about checking lineage. For problems like hip dysplasia, you can't really tell if a puppy has a problem, even with xrays. You need to look the parents and grandparents. Respectable breeders will have there breeding dogs evaluated and graded by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). You're rollng the dice if you are not seeing OFA good or excellent. You should also research the breeder's standing with the local or national breed organizations - make sure you are not buying from a puppy mill. df-- Done, done and done. Now... how do we get her on the boat? (Actually, she's getting on the boat well. One step, then to the bow, then in the bow hatch, through the cabin to the stern where she takes up all the room with her wiggly body waiting for everyone else to load up). The problem now is getting her off, and in/out of the water. It looks like she'll be OK with some practice. |
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"noah" wrote in message
... DF- I don't know your particular boat or docking setup, or *your* physical abilities. Have you thought about a harness arrangement, so that you can grab the harness "backbone" and assist your pooch? There are flotation suits available for "hunting dogs" (not a bad idea, really. A PFD for your pooch) that have "grab handles" on the back to assist the dog. ...just a thought. Check cabelas.com or other outdoor outfitters. Regards, noah Let's see.....dog or woman....dog or woman...dog or woman.....the dog has bathroom habits like a baby....the woman does not. Can't kiss the dog unless I'm crazy. Hmmm....I'll take the dog. I just don't get this dog thing. |
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Doug Kanter wrote:
"noah" wrote in message ... DF- I don't know your particular boat or docking setup, or *your* physical abilities. Have you thought about a harness arrangement, so that you can grab the harness "backbone" and assist your pooch? There are flotation suits available for "hunting dogs" (not a bad idea, really. A PFD for your pooch) that have "grab handles" on the back to assist the dog. ...just a thought. Check cabelas.com or other outdoor outfitters. Regards, noah Let's see.....dog or woman....dog or woman...dog or woman.....the dog has bathroom habits like a baby....the woman does not. Can't kiss the dog unless I'm crazy. Hmmm....I'll take the dog. I just don't get this dog thing. Wait just a minute there. You've never kissed a dog? I mean a dog of the canine variety? What kind of man are you? -- * * * email sent to will *never* get to me. |
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