Cow hocked, loose ligaments! - Page 1

I read this on some dogs koer report but I am not sure exactly what this means:  Cow hocked, loose ligaments?

Anyone have any ideas?  I would to see pictures of these faults if possible.

Best Wishes

I can tell you what I've been told . There is a difference between cow hocked and close. I was told that close is when the hocks are not actually crossing each other at the trot and cow hocked is when they have a sort of "eggbeater" action where one hock overlaps the movement /path f the other at the trot. Also that sometimes it is a fine line between the two especially when the dog is standing naturally. As an aside I have also been told that these two differentiations are given by showline breeders to lessen the impression of over angulation. I didn't really buy that one totally because I've seen much the same in working lines even though it seems less common. JMHO and repeating advice given to me.

I saw pictures somewhere on the net. I'll see if I can find it again.

http://www.shawlein.com/The_Standard/05_The_Hindquarters/The_Hindquarters.html

Thanks for the article it was interesting reading

I heard some where that cow hocked dogs use more energy when running and jumping then a dog that don't have cow hocks IMO i don't really belive because my dog has cow hocks and it don't slow her down any.

allaboutthedawgs you have been very helpful.  Thank you.

No problem Kaiser.  Hope it clarified things somewhat.