Knee Problems in 14 week old GSD - Page 2

Just curious as to what the siblings are or were like.  I personally don't think the future of the pup is very promising.  But if the pup winds up with bab patelas or hips, how does the breeder react to this.  What is his/her responsibility.  And what does this say about his/her breeding program?  It looks to me like this is a bigger problem than appears on the serfice.  What say ye?   ecs

The breeder has said that if the puppy has hip dysplasia we will be allowed to keep her and receive a replacement puppy, however if it turns out to be something with her knees they would like her to be returned so that they can monitor her as they have never heard of this in a puppy they bred. They say the haven't heard of a problem with any siblings.

I don't understand why they want her back if it's her knees, but that's between you and the breeder. How do you feel about giving her back?

I see a puppy walking. I don't think it would have even occurred to me at this age to take the pup in for X-rays. The pups tail is wagging which can throw their balance off too. I've seen them wagging hard enough to knock themselves right over. LOL. I don't know enough about knee problems to know whether they can even be diagnosed at this age. Logic tells me that any developmental issues such as knees Elbows and hips shouldn't be diagnosed as bad at such a young age. So much changes in that first 1-2 years of growth and right now you are heading in to THE most awkward growth stage now and will see a lot of funny movement. If it was my dog I would wait until closer to a year an in the meantime get it used to water and swimming. That is a great low/no impact strength building exercise. Someone correct me please if I am on the wrong train of thought. I've only raised 4 GS from puppies, am on my 5th right now so there are people here with far greater knowledge than I.

She doesn't look abnormal to me either, Ace.

Thanks for confirming my thoughts Blitzen. Like I said I'm only on pupoy number 5 so I have a long way to go to reach a level of experience that many of you all have, but when members like you come back and affirm what I think or say it helps me to keep learning.

I see an easty westy pup but nothing alarming and that it shouldn't grow out of. Just enjoy your pup and start to worry if his knees are knocking in 9 months. This is a fun and funny stage.