Study: Retrieval strains the forelimbs of hunting dogs
Retrieval strains the forelimbs of hunting dogs
January 18, 2017
Training of hunting dogs like the retriever should be done with adjusted weights to avoid damage of joints or tendons. Credit: Elli Winter/moorhunde.de
Hunting dogs such as the popular breed retriever are ideally suited for retrieving birds or small game. However, the weight the dogs carry strains their locomotor system. A motion study by experts from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna showed that the dogs tilt forwards like a seesaw when they carry the prey in their mouths. This can make already existing joint and tendon damage worse. Therefore, adjusted weights should be used for the training of puppies and adult dogs. Furthermore, the joints should be checked regularly by specialists. The study was published in the journal BMC Veterinary Research...
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