Short of a structural problem, one thing that can affect how a dog walks
is the length of their nails. From "show" litters or "show" breeders,
you will find the puppies' nails crop fairly short. This is to keep the
dog "up" on its pads. The nails do not touch the ground. These are
called "cat's feet" and are considered proper -- at least for showing.
Most people don't keep their dogs nails trimmed that short (generally,
it's best done using a grinding device ... like a Dremel, not one of the
"battery operated" pet nails grinders.
Nails too long will force the dog back one what we could thing of as
their heels and is improper and causes stress on the dog's feet and legs.
A happy medium is keeping the nails trimmed short-ish. If you let the
nails go too long, the quick will grow out into the nail. Trimming close
can help make them recede some, but care has to be taken that you don't
cut the quick and cause bleeding. It both hurts the dog and can leave
them open to infection.
LisaW
Robin wrote:
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> Hi everyone...I am very new to this group and to the boxer breed. My
> name is Robin, I live in TN and my Boxer's name is Coco.
>
> But I am a little concerned about Coco's front legs. I appears that
> she is walking more on her knuckles (not sure this is what they are
> called). It akes her paws to look large and floppy. I know that I may
> sound crazy but it concerns me I dont have a vet appt. until the end
> of next week.
> I just wondered what is going on and if amybe I can do somtthing to
> make her legs stronger if this is the problem.
> Sorry I just dont know as much about this breed just yet. I am so
> reading and learning a lot.
> Thank you
> Robin
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