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Hello,
This is my  10 month old female .As you can see her front feet  go out  and when she's walking towards you looks even worst. Now she is a good size female and big boned.<thick body> Will she grow out of this or will her feet stay the way they are? When I purchased her told the breeder wanted show and breeding quality.And I did pay good money for her.Now if you don't think feet will straighten out and you were a breeder would you replace pup?Breeder did say guaranty from ears to hips. And no I haven't mentioned it to the breeder yet.Wanted some input first.
Thanks
Steve

Hi Steve,

Many times, this can happen due to lack or poor calcium from the mother, an injury, to perhaps growth plates, but in both feet, I'd say it 's probably more on the genetic side. I'm not a vet, but with her age, I'd be willing to bet that it will not remedy as severe as it is. I breed a couple litters per year,  that's all I can handle when you try to do it right, but I would personally contact the breeder as this, in my opinion, is not a breed worthy female. If the breeder knew the pup would be for show/breeding, I would have to question those intentions. Were her feet turned in as a pup? How are her pastern angles? Either way, it's a conformational flaw and something that can be passed to pups. I would assume that over time, it will effect her elbows as well, becuase of compensation in the shift of the body. Hope that helps. I have only seen this one other time in a dog a friend of mine got. The mother was HORRIBLE and the pup she got was the same. With many supplements, exercise, etc, the pup is a little straighter, but still not enough to throw that into her breeding mix.  I'd be interested in knowing if the pups had this conformational flaw when you got her, even if just gradual.??

Good luck,

 

Janie V

That much - and kind - of turnout would be too much on my breed, which is Cardigan Corgis.  I would not breed this female if she were mine.  Can you post her 8 week front picture?

Well you sure can't show her still like that at 10 month I don't see it , you should talk to the breeder since you paid for a showdog. I definitly would replace her IF it is a Genetic Problem .

You can see an orthopedic specialist and they can give you braces for your dogs front legs to help straighten them. While this will help your dog's overall appearance and structural soundness, just remember it is not correcting an inheritable fault, due to the severity of her east/west feet she is unfortunately not breed quality.  Lovely head and color, enjoy her as your loving companion.

That is really bad, poor girl...Unfortunately, showing/breeding isn't an option. Maybe your breeder can replace the pup for you, as he/she sold her as show/breeding quality. As a groomer I see that a lot in smaller breeds- like Rubad said Corgis, also doxies, bassets, chihuahuas, it's also common. It can certainly be passed on to her offspring.
Good Luck
~Stacy

Here she is @ 8 weeks old.

does she still have the crooked tail?

Your breeder most definitely owes you another dog.  You did not get what your paid for.  No, do not breed her.   I'm sure she is a lovely pet but that is not what you paid for.  She has a sweet expression.  Good luck with her and the breeder.  Let us know how that turns out.