One other note about chest 'dropping' (and why did dog people start using that term - it sort of conjurs up visions of dog parts falling off in the yard) One the the biggest problems in basenjis fronts right now is those that are too narrow and have a concave area between the front legs. I'm NOT advocating a front like a bull terrier but there needs to be some 'fill' there to have a good front but it's not the fill it is the actual structure of the bones in the shoulder and upper arm that - if not correct- actally pull the 'front' too far forward. A quick visual scan from the side - if the deepest part of the brisket is well behind the legs - the front is too far forward. We need to pay attention to the actual shoulder structure to make sure we are not continuing to double up on dogs with a short upper arm. That limits front reach, and creates a not efficient side gait. So go catch your dogs and do a quick check - measure from the top of the wither to the point of shoulder (the most prominant bone in the chest.) then from that point to the point of the elbow. They should be the same. if they are not - stand up your dog and put your hand between the front legs - if you hand is IN FRONT OF THE FRONT LEGS - great - if your hand is between the front legs the front on your dog is too far foward.
More than you ever wanted to know probably - LOL
Tillo's hips and elbows..
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..are in perfect shape
We had him x-rayed two weeks ago. He did wonderful without any anaesthetics and the Doc told us it all looked very nice. We got home from a small vacation today and found the results in our mailbox..
Hips: HD A (= Excellent)
Elbows: ED FreeOf course we are very happy with these results!
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yay for happy hips
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Can Tillo get more perfect??
I just love him to bits! Driving back from a dog show yesterday I started talking about him to my husband. Janneke, you are lucky I do not live near you! -
Can Tillo get more perfect??
I just love him to bits! Driving back from a dog show yesterday I started talking about him to my husband. Janneke, you are lucky I do not live near you! Why? Would you try to steal him…?!
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Congratulations on Tillo's scores.
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Why? Would you try to steal him…?!
OH NO! I could never 'steal'. But permanently 'borrow'? That's another story. I just think he is stunning and I love all of the adventures he has that you share with us.
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fantastic Janneke!!
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Congrats Janneke!!!
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Thank you, thank you
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Wow, huge congrats..although I already "knew" he was perfect..
