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new2neos

Mon Jul 21 2008, 01:06PM

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I just posted a reply with more questions/comments.....
but, it's NOT showing up here. ?? Anyway, I'll try to remember everything in my lost reply. lol

Nikki, Lynnicks, and Jaboa: THANKS for your replies.

Nikki,

Thanks for the clarification re "loose hips" vs " HD", and how loose hips can "predispose" a dog to becoming "dysplastic". That explanation helps me immensely. However, I still do NOT understand if "loose hips" are a breed characteristic in ALL Neos? OR, is it that loose hips occurs only in a % of Neos, and therefore is a trait which can, and should, be bred out of the breed? Which is it?

Joboa,

Thanks for your explanation re other important factors to look for, which can impact movement. I am still unclear as to how loose hips vs NON loose hips effects the gait of a Neo. What would be the difference in loose hips vs tight hips, if all the other factors you mentioned where equal (strong hindquarters, good topline, good angulation)? Can you clarify for me. Thanks!

Anthony and Linda?
I'm confused as to how your remarks help answer my thread's question: loose hips VS hip dysplasia. ?? Can you clarify that for me?

Btw, just about every breed owner/breeder I've encountered over the past 20+ years, has also referred to their specific " breed of dog" as being "different", "hard to own", "hard to show", "hard to understand", "unique", "NOT for everyone", "special", and so on. Again, I don't see how those comments help to further this health related discussion thread of mine. If I'm incorrect, please explain. The purpose of this thread is/was to further my understanding of hip dysplasia, and how it relates to "loose hips" -- which is a term I have heard over and over again in relation to the Neopolitan Mastiff. If breeders want puppy buyers who have "done their homework", then I would think that Neo breeders would want to actively participate in this thread by giving concrete educationally-based answers, as have Nikki, Joboa, and Lynnicks. I am sure this thread can prove beneficial to many newbies to the breed. The more Neo pre-owners who can make educated puppy buying decisions, the LESS Neos that will end up in Rescue. No? And the healthier the dogs, the less who will end up being put down due to crippling diseases ...and the less heartache felt by dog owners. That is why the replies to this thread should keep OT, imho.

Much thanks,
Pam

[ Edited Mon Jul 21 2008, 01:33PM ]


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