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Originally Posted by tehHinjew
but all big dogs are prone to having their legs break down on them no?
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larger dogs are more prone to hip and elbow displasia
def go with a breeder who will provide xrays from the pups parents and one generation past that.
as far as the knees go - there are certain breeds whose angle of their joint / knee puts them at a larger risk to have the tearing of the ligament, rottweilers are one of these breeds. when my dog had the surgery, they actually saw the bone to reangle the knee - since the surgeries, he has been perfect - total nut running around like a pullp, but it did cost 10k
ohhhh....
i also highly recommend getting pet insurance!!
10k, got me 8k reimbursements
rotties are also fine in an apartment, without a backyard or anything, as long as yiou give them an hour a day of a walk, take them for a drive with you - anything so long as they're being mentally and physically stimulated
if u have any other questions - my pleasure
and its GREAT that you're doing the research first - makes for a responsible dog owner