Rottweiler kennel,Fl. All our dogs are European imported and fully health tested.
02/07/2025
I am sure everyone already knows this, but this is a gentle reminder as this is something everyone should see. Part of this copied from a friend, and I added a little more info and links. Those of you that know me personally know I try so very hard to send you home with the perfect puppy and even after they are home with you I am still always there for you and your new puppy. I am always just a phone call, text or messenger away. Whether they are 8 weeks old or 8 years old I stand behind my pups and any issues, problems, advice etc the family may have. I truly love my puppies.
When you get your 8 week old puppy, please keep this image in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, and ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.
When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period, you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts, this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.
But when you're letting your puppy jump up and down off the couch or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, You are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction, you are damaging the joint.
You only get the chance to grow them once. A well-built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.
Once grown, you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once. Look at the photo. Do you see how far apart their bones are? There is no sign of contact. All puppies of any breed have big, flexible legs and wobbling movements. Their joints are fully composed of muscles, tendons, and ligaments, covered with skin. Larger breed dogs may not reach full skeletal maturity until they are 18 to 24 months old, with some of the largest breeds possibly taking up to 2 years. It’s crucial to understand that while moderate play and movement are beneficial for joint wear and natural growth, excessive activity can be harmful.These simple actions can put undue stress on forming joints, leading to lifelong issues or deformities. A seemingly minor mishap in joint development can have lasting effects on your puppy’s health and physical well-being. Remember, the early weeks of a puppy’s life are formative and delicate. By keeping their developmental stage in mind and moderating their physical activities, you can help ensure they grow into strong, healthy adult dogs. There’s plenty of time for adventures and high-energy play as they get older, and their bodies are fully prepared to handle it. Also, this is an interesting article on hip dyplasia and how much the environment can affect this. The study is from the original founder OFA. https://www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/blog/how-do-hips-become-dysplastic #:~:text=The%20hip%20joints%20are%20also,is%20not%20programmed%20by%20genes.
