normal or abnormal? - Page 2

Did the 'person' only base their statement on seeing this picture, or have they seen the pup in the flesh and on the move?

If the former, I am totally at a loss as to how anyone could draw such a wild conclusion. What makes YOU feel there is something wrong with his legs? or are you just basing your judgement on this other 'persons' statement?
While it is hard to judge from a lying down photo, he looks exactly like dozens of photo's of my pups at that age lying down. I see nothing abnormal.  Standing photo's would be good, or maybe even a little video?

Can I make a suggestion? When someone tells you something like this statement about rickets, you question them closely, and ask for specifics - why do they think that? what specifically do they see - based on what etc. It is very easy to be told many conflicting things by people who really aren't that knowledgeable and it helps you not to be constantly worrying if you can learn to sort those who have knowledge from those who do not at an early stage. Specific questioning often reveals that lack. You can then re-check your gut instincts here, but it might save you a lot of grey hairs in the meantime LOL.

That is one very, very cute puppy.

The cuteness-factor in this pup is on the higher side.....the only "fault" I personally could find in him.  LOL.

hello again!

Its okay Ibrahim its not a problem atleast we both can learn from the the views and information shared by other experienced members in this case.

Thank you Linda for your detailed reply! the person looked at his leg and said that he might get rickets so just walk him as much as you can.
yes i try keep him exposed to daylight not direct sunlight.

Abby Normal yes! the person said this after seeing the picture and I was like "WHAT"??? anyway thank you for that piece of information you shared  it'll help me alot.

aaykay thank you so much i love him to bits!

I am uploading some picture but it was impossible for me to take a front standing picture of him as he always comes running to me whenever am standing infront of him lol.
It is my humble request that please see the following pictures and see what you think abou this problem.


        

Those lumps you see on his front legs are the growth plates of the bones. They are totally normal for a pup this age, and will not go away until the long bones are finished growing at about 9 months to a year of age.

His pasterns are a wee bit soft (weak) right now, but that will likely change as he grows.

Are you in India by any chance? There seems to be an excessive amount of concern over dogs getting rickets in that country.

You have a big problem with this puppy.  That cuteness factor is just way too high.  Especially with the ears just starting to come up. 

In all seriousness, you have a nice looking puppy.  Enjoy all the puppy kisses and love.

Beautiful puppy.

Thanks for pix, Simon;  he actually looks a 'picture of health'
at the moment, he really is lovely.  The lumpy area over his
growth plates in his front legs is called 'knuckle' by breeders
and in a lot of books on the breed etc.  Quite 'normal' - and I
would say, comparing him with many other puppies of the
same age, he has  just the right amount, not too little nor too
much.

There are more cases of rickets in dogs in India and Pakistan
than there are in the 'western world'  but that is often because
their owners (unlike you) don't ask relevant questions, and feed them
mainly rice, instead of properly;  coupled with the problems about not
taking them outside enough when they are little - something that
has also occurred in Indian and Pakistani human children,  we
had a lot of that in England when immigration from the sub-continent
increased several years ago.  Don't see such cases nearly as often
now, as families have learnt what they need to do to avoid these
problems in and around the UK climate and diet.

Extra nice pup, stop worrying and enjoy..

Thank you so much everyone.

Sunsilver I am from Pakistan it is the neighbour of India. I imported this pup from Germany and he is 2 months of age. Thanks a bunch for sharing and adding to my knowledge.

Fawndallas Thank you so much the am happy that you like the puppy and ya he's very naughty and very very cute :)

Joanro Thank you

Linda  As always you never fail to answer my queries, I must appreciate your concern and knowledge you have. After being worried about this I started reading on the internet and found out that many dogs for India suffer this problem. But anyhow am glad to know that my puppy looks normal to you and everyone else. And yes you are right I think I am getting too worried LOL.

I want to thank each and everyone who replied and helped as I really got worried about this when I was told about the rickets thing and after reading about rickets i got even worried.
But as usual pedigree database never disappoints me.



Simon

Glad we can help.