Hi. One thing you can do if you are very concerned is bring him to a vet for a set of hip x rays because this is the only true way to tell, what is happening in there. A person can speculate, but the x ray doesn't lie, you know what I mean. Some dogs have very poor movement, but solid hips. Remember a lot of people say things and really don't know, I'm sure you are away of this. Good luck
He has a genetic condition caused by poor breeding selection. The two top comments are right. Someone wanted to make money but does not care about dogs so they bred him carelessly and now his back and hips are deformed. Slanted backs are cosmetically appealing but cause severe problems for the dog and the owners who have to care for the pain that the dog gets. Looks like hip dysplasia and it is serious and will cause pain and may need surgery.
is he a show line, caz is roached backed and is prolly gonna have hip problems... i would walk him everyday get him swim a bit and put him on this thing call cosequin it works very well
i feed my pup vitamins so his back legs could be strong and he's very healthy. just walk him, play with him in ur backyard so he can keep is back legs stronger . gsd are very active dogs
Yea show lines usualy have bad back problems it genetic. I am getting a gsd from working lines a Czech German Shepehrd. When I first found out about them I didnt know there were different kinds but I did more reaserch and I am thankful for not getting one when I didnt know all about the breed.
It's overbreeding. If you look back in history german shepherds did not have the "slanted" back. I will never support breeders that accept this type of breeding that makes the dog have severe lower back problems, hip joint problems, knee weakness and early onset of arthritis. He does need to see a vet but his condition is genetic. Prolly by the time hes maybe 4 or 5 he might need pain meds.
Take him to a veterinarian and get him checked for both hip/joint dysplasia and degenerative spinal myopathy. Also call the person you got Jeck from and tell them about your concerns. Depending on where you are they may be a puppy lemon law in place to force the seller to pay for vet bills. Also getting him to a physical therapy center for animals, they will probably recommend exercises and hydro-tank therapy to strengthen his muscles in his legs.
I am concerning his back leg,It looks a bit weak. When he stand still, his hocks are almost stick together but he does not feel any pain and still run and jump.
@superfatty1155 Larger dogs bones do not fully develop until 18 months, and sometimes not even then, before that they can be pretty 'floppy' looking, my pup is 9 months and is a little wobbly and floppy at times, but is growing into a strong sturdy dog! But he does have a strange gait even at his age, the breeding of a dog is something you need to be careful about, especially with this breed, not any dog is worthy of breeding.
Nice! Any chance you can update a video please?
MrCruzser 2 months ago
Hi. One thing you can do if you are very concerned is bring him to a vet for a set of hip x rays because this is the only true way to tell, what is happening in there. A person can speculate, but the x ray doesn't lie, you know what I mean. Some dogs have very poor movement, but solid hips. Remember a lot of people say things and really don't know, I'm sure you are away of this. Good luck
MrAsintayshepherds 2 months ago
This may be a degenerative myleopatii ... For those vets advise what to do and what it actually is ...
or also may have only allowed the ligaments in your hips ....
829309 4 months ago
Pretty dog, but its roached back is disgusting
XxEverlastingColourX 4 months ago
He has a genetic condition caused by poor breeding selection. The two top comments are right. Someone wanted to make money but does not care about dogs so they bred him carelessly and now his back and hips are deformed. Slanted backs are cosmetically appealing but cause severe problems for the dog and the owners who have to care for the pain that the dog gets. Looks like hip dysplasia and it is serious and will cause pain and may need surgery.
mjfromga89 6 months ago
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is he a show line, caz is roached backed and is prolly gonna have hip problems... i would walk him everyday get him swim a bit and put him on this thing call cosequin it works very well
Deangelo243 6 months ago
This is how show GSD walks its all good...i guess it was even worst when he was a puppy? i mean 3-4 months...he will get better and better
tehkittehcat 7 months ago
i feed my pup vitamins so his back legs could be strong and he's very healthy. just walk him, play with him in ur backyard so he can keep is back legs stronger . gsd are very active dogs
yopussybitch 8 months ago
Yea show lines usualy have bad back problems it genetic. I am getting a gsd from working lines a Czech German Shepehrd. When I first found out about them I didnt know there were different kinds but I did more reaserch and I am thankful for not getting one when I didnt know all about the breed.
1NecroSpawn 9 months ago 3
A good dog!!
FireworkEmin 1 year ago
He's a gorgeous dog! He's already got gray hairs. Does he smoke? :)
Very sweet GSD.
zut212 1 year ago
yeah... buy a gsd from working lines the next time instead of showlines.
Emeessa 1 year ago 2
It's overbreeding. If you look back in history german shepherds did not have the "slanted" back. I will never support breeders that accept this type of breeding that makes the dog have severe lower back problems, hip joint problems, knee weakness and early onset of arthritis. He does need to see a vet but his condition is genetic. Prolly by the time hes maybe 4 or 5 he might need pain meds.
Shadowtear25 1 year ago 6
best take him to a vet, dogs hardly ever show pain.
PushAway5504 1 year ago
Take him to a veterinarian and get him checked for both hip/joint dysplasia and degenerative spinal myopathy. Also call the person you got Jeck from and tell them about your concerns. Depending on where you are they may be a puppy lemon law in place to force the seller to pay for vet bills. Also getting him to a physical therapy center for animals, they will probably recommend exercises and hydro-tank therapy to strengthen his muscles in his legs.
anc122 1 year ago
I am concerning his back leg,It looks a bit weak. When he stand still, his hocks are almost stick together but he does not feel any pain and still run and jump.
superfatty1155 1 year ago
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JaneAndDracoAndTheo 3 months ago
@superfatty1155 Larger dogs bones do not fully develop until 18 months, and sometimes not even then, before that they can be pretty 'floppy' looking, my pup is 9 months and is a little wobbly and floppy at times, but is growing into a strong sturdy dog! But he does have a strange gait even at his age, the breeding of a dog is something you need to be careful about, especially with this breed, not any dog is worthy of breeding.
JaneAndDracoAndTheo 3 months ago