52 replies to this topic

[SS Cressa]

Troy lays like that. We also refer to it as frog legs. He does it when he intent on what he is doing aka chewing a bone or squeaking a toy. Although the best way to squeak a toy is on ones back and batting the loose end of the toy with your paws. ;-) such a silly boy my Troy boy.

[MommaLove]

This morning we were out for our daily nature walk. Coby and Juno were racing back and forth along the trail. When Coby got tired, he flopped down as in the photo. My son gave a little happy sigh and said, "Oh, mama, I love his little froggy legs!" He was so sincere and it was incredibly cute.

[beachdogz]

Also, wondering if anybody has seen a dog who lays like this:

Once in a while I saw it in Juno when she was a small pup, but Coby lays like this almost every single time - whether relaxing on his own or when I've asked for a Down. It worries me and I wonder if his hips have issues.

I had been told, over and over (over the years) by dog people, breeders and vet techs that a dog that lays like that (frog legs) usually has good hips. Those dogs who did lay like that (that I knew personally) did OFA good/excellent...so maybe it's true.

[Gideon's girl]

Mine had horrible, horrible hips. Almost no ball or socket. He did love to get his belly on the cool floor. He would even drop an ice cube and spread out on it.

[SamS]

I had been told, over and over (over the years) by dog people, breeders and vet techs that a dog that lays like that (frog legs) usually has good hips. Those dogs who did lay like that (that I knew personally) did OFA good/excellent...so maybe it's true.

Hmmm...I have heard the exact opposite: a dog who lays like that has bad hips

[mum24dog]

I had been told, over and over (over the years) by dog people, breeders and vet techs that a dog that lays like that (frog legs) usually has good hips. Those dogs who did lay like that (that I knew personally) did OFA good/excellent...so maybe it's true.

No idea whether it's true but it's what people say over here too.

My collie mix has done it most of his life, although more or less stopped when he hit 10 and my JR does it too. Neither has had any hip problems. Our BC sometimes stretches out like that but doesn't stay in that position. His hips seem fine too.

[appyridr]

[quote name='MommaLove' timestamp='1347324443' post='425658']
All of his pups are ABCA registered.

CBCA requires pups to be micro-chipped or tattooed. He probably does ABCA to save money(make more $).

cheers Lani

[steveuk]

I wonder if the "man with many pups" was on the dole and supplementing his benefits....

[bcnewe2]

Mick has bad everything. He wasn't born with bad hips but he has them now. He never lays like that or stretched out in any manner.

Just saying...

[gtokitty]

Thank you to a member here for pointing out this post.

I also have a Dennis Nutt dog. He is everything we could ask for in a collie (he will be 3 next month) I emailed him when we first got him and he replied and I sent pictures and everything. But after that he never replied to me again.

Ruger is an exceptional worker, has wonderful drive and is very willing to please. He is also very intelligent (as this breed should be) I got to see both parents also at the family home (near the Indian reserve) After buying him I saw more ad's for puppies up and I asked about that..... he has (had at this time) 11 dogs. I haven't seen any posts for puppies from him for quite some time I kijiji search sometimes just to see what I can find.

BUT Ruger has developed fatty deposits on his eyes..... if you look in the "photos" section on this forum you will see photos of Ruger. I was looking at your one boy and he does resemble Ruger when he was smaller also. Ruger has no allergies so far seasonal nor food.

Hope to hear back from you!

[gtokitty]

"I had been told, over and over (over the years) by dog people, breeders and vet techs that a dog that lays like that (frog legs) usually has good hips. Those dogs who did lay like that (that I knew personally) did OFA good/excellent...so maybe it's true."

To lay like this in SOME breeds is completely normal. I have seen mastiffs do it, almost all puppies can do that, corsos and labs. My collie who (I believe) is related to your collies also does it and he has showed no ill effects in his hips, gait nor physical working ability. If my GSD were to lay like that... there would INDEED be hip dysplasia as well as other problems to say the least.

[Nanda & Nelson]

Well, since I have a bad feeling in my tummy about the guy, I'll go ahead and say that I think Dennis Nutt from Thamesville/Ridgetown, Ontario, is less than responsible about his breeding and placing puppies in homes.

On a more positive note, my kids are so ridiculously excited about meeting Juno's brother tonight! We're setting up a new crate and "belongings basket" (each dog has a little basket for leashes, toys, etc) for him today, and the kids are already making plans about who gets to throw the ball for Coby first.

Interesting you mention him from Ontario! Some people in my neighbourhood, a young couple living in an apartment, was looking for a BC. They contacted every border collie in Vancouver (canada) and every breeder in the province of British Colombia. No breeder would sell them a BC, cause they worked full-time and lived in a 500 sq ft apartment in the city and had no experience with bc's. Then, the only breeder that was willing to sell to them, was a breeder in Ontario. I wonder if it is the same guy.

[gtokitty]

could be.... Ontario has a lot of irresponsible breeders...... Although he did contact me back when I said I had a problem with my dog that I've had for 3 years in May. He remembered me, which was a shock. I asked about anyone else presenting with the same eye issue Ruger has and he said no one reported any. Which two of his siblings are on this forum and their eyes are also fine. I was shocked her replied back to tell you the truth....