Hi! I'm new to this forum and have a question about barrel legged issues

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Szyszka01

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Thanks for accepting me, I appreciate it. We bought our Newfoundland, Bella, one year ago. She is everything I ever hoped for - but one of the things that we've noticed is that she is barrel-legged. I have googled this, and find nothing of any use; and I've emailed the breeder; to which he has not responded. What I'm wondering is if this is something I need to have treated, or if there is something I should be doing about this. Any information anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Debbie
 
Puppypeoplenj

Puppypeoplenj

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Barrel-legged? Could you include a picture? I'm not sure what that looks like. Have you had her spayed yet? What were her parents' orthopedic clearances like?

Also, for how long have you been noticing this? Does she seem to be in pain when she walks or runs, or stands up after sitting/lying down for a while?
 
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Newfs Forever

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If by barrel legged you mean pigeon toed, I wouldn't worry too much. My Sammie is pigeon toed beyond belief. But, he seems not to suffer from that at all. He gets around just fine!
 
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wrknnwf

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Yes please provide a photo or more detailed description. It does sound like you are referring to her being bandy legged, but it's hard to tell. Is it iher front legs or back?

If you mean her legs are curved outward like a cowboy, could this be a deficiency in her diet? Have you discussed her conformation with a vet? It does sound like you are referring to her being bandy legged, but it's hard to tell.

There is also a term, "cowhocked" where the legs tend to curve inward.

Do her feet turn inward or outward? That could be a sign of dysplasia.

Does she look like one of these?...

 
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DAWNMERIE

DAWNMERIE

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What a great illustration Jane, I kinda think she means bow legged like the first picture, but guess we'll see when she pops back on. I was gonna ask about diet, since she's about a year old.
 
Peter Maniate

Peter Maniate

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If you are talking about the front legs, there is a condition where the growth plates in the two bones in the forearm have not closed on schedule. This is usually caused by early spaying/neutering especially when done between eight and 12 months. One bone in each leg is longer than it should be relative to the other bone.
 
Puppypeoplenj

Puppypeoplenj

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Been thinking about your girl. How is she doing? I'm hoping very much that what you're seeing isn't dysplasia. I'm also concerned that your breeder hasn't responded. Is he/she a member of the NCA? Would love an update!
 
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