Bear Pictures
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I don't think any breeder of Scotties would be breeding a dog who carries a down tail. This is an eliminating fault in the ring, regardless of what the standard says.
A Scottie without a good tail does not get another look. Since this is an inherited characteristic, I could not think why anyone would breed a dog like that?
A Scottie without a good tail does not get another look. Since this is an inherited characteristic, I could not think why anyone would breed a dog like that?
He is very cute and has a darling expression.
Does he always stand like this (looked like it in the previous pic too)? I would be worried that he is so sickle hocked he might not stay sound. If it is normal you might want to ask your grandma if she had any like this and what she did to keep them sound into old age.
Does he always stand like this (looked like it in the previous pic too)? I would be worried that he is so sickle hocked he might not stay sound. If it is normal you might want to ask your grandma if she had any like this and what she did to keep them sound into old age.
The shot before this where he seems to be walking he is very down in his hocks. (just to state I am not 'dissing' your pup. This comes from HONEST concern about the sweet little guy) It not just him waiting.
I added some lines to show what I am talking about. Its not hair.
His hock is very close to the ground. If he was just standing under himself his back would not be nearly level. The other hind hock is also almost touching the ground.
I added some lines to show what I am talking about. Its not hair.
His hock is very close to the ground. If he was just standing under himself his back would not be nearly level. The other hind hock is also almost touching the ground.
Dak, I would still suggest taking him to the vet and having that checked out. Even if he doesn't do it all the time there may be something wrong, I have never seen a totally healthy dog stand like that at all. If there is something you can do to strengthen his legs now, you should definitely, definitely consider it. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.