Are puppy's front legs normal or bowed

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  1. Harriet Ellis

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    Hi. I’ve got a 13 week bitch Labrador puppy. Looking for some advice. She’s from working parents with good pedigree behind her. I’m starting to get concerned about her front legs. Do you think there normal and she’s just growing or is it something I should be concerned about.
    How do I attach photos of her to this post?
     
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    This is a picture of her
     

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  3. SwampDonkey

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    I would see your vet. I would also ask your breeder if the any of the other pups have any problems. Her legs are unusually bowed and I think you need a vet consult to make sure there's nothing wrong.
     
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    With the current situation send a few photos to the vet and ask if they will see you. If it’s anything like here they will come out to the car and collect your pup.
     
  5. Leannenewton1980

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    Hi, did you have the vet look at pups legs, your dog has exactly the same issue as my 12 week Pup but vets don’t seem overly concerned?
    Thanks
    Leanne
     
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    Hi Leanne
    Can you post a picture, a link to a picture, or add a picture of your pup's legs to your profile picture?
     
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    I have a purebred chocolate male puppy with the same look. Please tell me what you found out. We took ours to the vet and they want to do X-rays and send the X-rays to a specialist for maybe genetic issues. please respond. thank you
     
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    Our almost 12 week old yellow lab has the same thing. Except, when he walks he limps. When running there is no limp at all, only at slow and normal walks do we notice the limp. His front right leg bends outwards more than the right.
     
  10. Sammie@labforumHQ

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    Sorry to hear this. Limping isn't normal for puppies, so it sounds like time for a vet check, to make sure everything is okay. Do let us know how he gets on ❤️
    Sammie
     

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