About Ken Humphries Expertise I have only four geat danes now, all fawn, although I have had brindles in the past. I have had them for 34 years and am an international judge of danes, I breed them occasionally and show them most weekends. I also organise seminars and lecture on Kennel Club regulations, how to judge dogs, canine anatomy, movement and stewarding at shows. I am on the committees of National Working & Pastoral Breeds, Midland & West of England Great Dane Club organising shows and I was chairman of Stratford Canine Society.
Experience I have had up to 20 great danes at any one time, fawn, brindle and blue,in the past. I have had them for 34 years and am an international judge of danes, I have judged the championship show of the Great Dane Club of South Australia. I breed them occasionally and show them most weekends. I also organise seminars for novice judges and instruct them on Kennel Club regulations and construction and movement.
A dane we bred and that I showed took the best dog award at Crufts.
Expert: Ken Humphries Date: 7/13/2008 Subject: Weak front legs
Question Hello Ken ...
A beautiful natured pup who's 14 months old and is HUGE. He weighs 140 pounds and has long spindly legs. He's been fed the very best (Wellness and raw meat since the age of 3months... He was abandoned) He tends to perch on his toes in a ballerina stance but his left foot angles out and lately I notice him favoring it a bit as if it hurts. Also he tends not to want to stand too long. I watched him standing and his legs quiver a bit as if his body is just too large.
I'm an orthopedic nurse and wonder if perhaps a splint to give him a bit of support might be good for him.
Extra calcium for those bones that are still maturing?
Thank you in advance ....
He's such a handsome boy don't want him to have problems in the future ...
Answer We stopped using calcium in puppy foods because of the harm it can do in the form of over development. There is sufficient nutrients in quality foods without the need for additives.
The problem could be genetic or over feeding. Ask a vet, they know more about dogs than people trained in human problems only.
