Will a short front cause health problems for my dog in the future?
By a short front, I mean that her back end is taller than her front end. Will this cause any health problems (hip problems, etc.) in the future for her?
She’s almost two.
There isn’t a huge difference at all, but you can clearly see the angle as she has short front legs.
It’s possible but by no means certain. Some dogs that are poorly structured can develop problems later and others go through their life with no problems at all. As with any medium to large dog, keep her weight under control, and get moderate exercise without too much jumping. This will protect from arthritis and injuries later on.
I have dog that does not have quite the right conformation for his breed (golden retriever) and he has a bit of an odd gait but has no hip problems or arthritis whatsoever at age 8. Both parents were OFA hip tested and despite his build, he seems to be fine so far.
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