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Posted: 11/17/2001 3:02:58 AM EDT
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DAMN!! HOW MUCH DOES THAT CHUNK OF BEEF WEIGH???
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Posted: 11/17/2001 3:09:04 AM EDT
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I'd say he goes close to 140?
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Posted: 11/17/2001 3:12:53 AM EDT
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Quoted: I'd say he goes close to 140? Hell - I bet he weighs more than that! How many kids does he eat a week? |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 3:44:20 AM EDT
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Clearly, as shown in the second picture he's really heavy. Look at the wife's expression of pain when he sat on her!
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Posted: 11/17/2001 6:04:14 AM EDT
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Took him to vet yesterday, He weighs 155. Actually he is a big baby, of course, to the people he likes!
[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/008/Bi/2e/go/4X61441.jpg[/img] |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 6:30:05 AM EDT
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155 Lbs?
Two words - Hip Dysplasia |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 6:42:47 AM EDT
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No offense Maynard, but why would you mention this? I am not asking about his health. But we do have him checked reguraly for this problem. His mother and father have no history of any severe hip problems. He runs and plays great. I am not trying to be ass.
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Posted: 11/17/2001 7:36:52 AM EDT
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American Rotties tend to be much bigger than their German cousins.
In Germany, a dog isn't eligible for registration till he is full grown, and reg is denied if the dog exceeds size and weight limits, among other factors. Bobeaser's beautiful boy is no doubt of some American breeding, and is undoubtedly as healthy as he looks :) But, even after OFA screening of parents, hip dysplasia can occur spontaneously in some litters, or can actually be caused by growing too fast in some dogs. Most Rottie breeders try to keep the pups from adding too much weight too fast as they grow. If this gorgeous boy added his weight slowly, and in a controlled manner, there is no reason to assume he is dysplastic merely because of his size. Nice dog, Bobeaser! Buttwags and dogkisses from Dresden, Krupp, Mauser and Luger, who also consider themselves lapdogs from time to time :) (Real dogs don't have tails) |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 7:49:02 AM EDT
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My lab has hd, size of the animal only causes the disorder to become more pronounced, it doesn't cause it. It is solely genetic.
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Posted: 11/17/2001 7:53:10 AM EDT
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Our vets informed us, that it can actually be brought on in Rotties by violent play as young pups, or too rapid weight gain.
Perhaps some breeds are more susceptible to aggravated HD than others. Sorry about your Lab, Vthokieshooter :( |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 8:09:00 AM EDT
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The x-rays on my lab show that the femoral head is in the shape of a square and the socket on the pelvic bone is almost flat. However, I have her on some supplements that are suppose to be good for cartilage health. It hasn't slowed her down! [:)]
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Posted: 11/17/2001 1:02:03 PM EDT
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All dogs photographed look like Satan Dogs, with the white eyes.
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Posted: 11/17/2001 1:49:31 PM EDT
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Those of you who are familiar with the book "The Arthritis Cure" know that the author recommended a combination of Chondroitin and Glucosamine as an aid to treating cartilage degeneration. I read the book and tried his suggestions and after a period of about 6 weeks I noticed a marked decrease in knee pain. I stopped using it because it was getting somewhat expensive, but as soon as I am gainfully employed again I plan to go back on it.
My orthopedist said it's snake oil, but all I can say is I have tried just about everything over a period of 20 years and this is the only thing that has helped. And while I was on it, I didn't need NSAIDs at all. Perhaps what's good for man is good for doggy? |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 4:22:08 PM EDT
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Quoted: No offense Maynard, but why would you mention this? I am not asking about his health. But we do have him checked reguraly for this problem. His mother and father have no history of any severe hip problems. He runs and plays great. I am not trying to be ass. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply, I spent the day shooting.[:)] No offense taken and none intended, it shows you care that you would ask why I said that. I am under the understanding that if a dog is a heavyweight that severely increases the chance for them to become dysplastic. I have seen dysplastic Rott's that weighed 150+ pounds and it was indeed a pitiful sight to see such a majestic animal crippled. I truly love Rotts and think they are one of the best breeds out there but the size that some people are trying to enlarge these animals to is a bad thing IMHO. Your dog looks very healthy from the pics but just like humans, dogs that carry excess weight will run a risk of health problems later. I would take a look at the standard for the breed and ask yourself if you are doing him justice at his current weight. Just MHO He is a beautiful dog. |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 4:53:57 PM EDT
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Quoted: 155 Lbs? Two words - Hip Dysplasia Big Roger on that! We had a Rotty that weighed in at 142 and hip-dysplasia was a major concern you better get that dude on a diet pronto! BTW...you got a pretty wife. |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 4:55:29 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'd say he goes close to 140? Where are you? |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 5:49:13 PM EDT
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[url]http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/rotty.cfm[/url]
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Posted: 11/17/2001 6:17:53 PM EDT
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yup hip problems are a big concern in larger dog breeds.
Back in July I had to put down my beloved 105 pound giant snouzer of 13 years because of problems with Hip Dysplasia. I still miss him [>(] |
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Posted: 11/17/2001 7:07:22 PM EDT
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What does Ceasar eat? Answer: Whatever Ceasar wants........... Nice puppy by the way. |
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