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Post by Ellie on Nov 30, 2013 14:51:37 GMT 10
Hi Tom I have a greyhound male who is just over 2 he is very pigeon toed and has a i have been told a roach back he is very leggy and weighs 35kg can this prevent him from being a good racing prospect or will he not reach potential with these issues. Appreciate any thoughts on this. Many Thanks Ellie  |
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Post by Tom Meulman on Dec 1, 2013 21:06:21 GMT 10
Hi Ellie,
There is no doubt that a greyhound which is capable of having their spine go slightly concave during the stretched out section of their stride is going to go quicker than a greyhound that is not.
Simply because this allows their limbs to stretch further out and this enhances speed.
Having said that I have seen many greyhounds that looked like the equivalent of Greek gods that could not run a yard, and lots of greyhounds with poor physical confirmation that could just about fly.
It’s the brain more than anything that dictates just how fast a dog is going to run, and the will to win counts for everything, the body is just something that sets limits to that.
As far as the pigeon toed bit is concerned I would not worry other than keeping an eye on the inside wrist joint as this could come under a little more strain. At one time many old time trainer would pick out a pup of the litter to keep just because it was pigeon toed.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by Ellie on Dec 2, 2013 10:28:18 GMT 10
Hi Tom
Thank you for taking the time to rely
I guess the saying all shapes and sizes means just that i am hoping he will go well if not he will join the rest of my lounge lizards what is one more.
I once saved a little black bitch from being put down just 2 yrs old in the vets one day was my lucky day asked could i have her
she won over every distance and is now a mum to Bekim Bale puppies how wonderful,Ilove my dogs what wonderful companions they are.
Thanks Again
Ellie
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Post by joy on Jan 11, 2018 14:03:58 GMT 10
our recently purchased 9 months greyhound pup has a roach back, it doesnot seem to bother him galloping, with this effect him racing.
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 11, 2018 19:37:38 GMT 10
Hi Joy, As I have stated at various times it’s the brain of the dog that primarily dictates how hard the dog competes and therefore how fast it runs, however the physical structure of the dog can either enhance or handicap its speed. Selection of Racing StockThe above link is from the information posts in the top section of the website and may be worth a read. Cheers, Tom |
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