Pictures of Rottweiler puppy with Elbow Dysplasia taken from an erly age before the Limping

Here is how the front legs looks like at 2 1/2 month. Rottweiler puppy that will develop severe elbow dysplasia on his front legs . The puppy seems to be very happy and healthy. At a young age it is difficult to notice any problem, but as the puppy grow, it becomes more noticeable that the paws are turning outward, “east-west” feet. In regards to the paws size- proportionally to the rest it begins to look as too large paws, but I have no way to confirm that size is a good indication to a problem in the future.

Rottweiler puppy at 3 1/2 month. Look at the front right leg of this puppy. It is very noticeable that the paw is turning outward, “east-west” feet. Paw size- proportionally remind a small bear. I would say, that paw size is secondary.

When observing the dog movement - from time to time it may seem as normal with forward positioning of the paws (like a cat), but many times it will look wrong. With good legs, it should never look bad.

From this point, the puppy may start experiencing pain and you may hear him whimper from discomfort. also may growl or show some discomfort when touched at shoulder area.

At 4 1/2 month Rottweiler puppy develops severe elbow dysplasia. At this point, there is still no limping present, but In every position it is very noticeable that the paws are to point outward. At this point the puppy is experiencing pain. Proportion of paw size. Feet are arching down.

Rottweiler puppy at 6 month old. The puppy may have on and off limping. Look at these big feet.

Feet and legs posture should look more like legs of a a cat, not like a duck.

At 9 month old. Puppy is limping most of the time. Feet are pointing out at all times. It is difficult to see in this picture, but you can notice some swelling at the elbow.

The correct leg foot and paw posture should be more like a cat, not like a duck.

Rottweiler Redwood's Krest's Basra

At 10 month old. 3 days after surgery

At 11 &1/2 month old. 35 days after the bilateral elbow dysplasia surgery. (difficult to see in a picture) You can notice the swelling at the elbow. The swelling is at the side of the elbow, at the back section of the elbow. (posterior lateral)

One year & 5 months. This is a better picture which shows the location of the swelling.

The swelling is at the side of the elbow and at the back section of the elbow. (posterior lateral)

13 month of age. Legs are pointing outward. Proportionally, paws are big. Feet are sagging or arching down.

14 month of age - Here at best possible leg position. Legs are still pointing outward. Feet are sagging or arching down.

Looks more like a big duck not like a big cat.

The best angle to observe how the wrist is bending is by walking behind the dog.

In a dog with a strong good healthy posture, the wrist bending will be more parallel to the midline and not like in the picture below.

View from the back. The wrist is bending sideways instead of bending parallel to the midline or direction of the walk.

The paw is also twisting during the movement. With a healthy dog the paw should not make much of a twist while in the air.

This sideways movement of the wrist, which has to make longer movement to the side and back, is a cause of many problems in walking and running. Many times the dog will trip or loose his balance, because the paw wasn't able to complete a clean repositioning of the paw correctly on the ground.

View from the back. One more example of the wrist pulling and bending sideways in walking and running.

The paw should not twist in a healthy dog.

Slow Motion Walking

Rottweiler with Elbow Dysplasia.

Redwood's Krest's AKC# WS41855004