Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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So just had to ask if anyone has heard of or seen a three legged protection sports dog? Not sure if it was possible or not but wanted to ask to see if anyone knew? If anyone has any information I'd appreciate the input. thanks
My dog's sire has 3.5 legs. He doesn't miss the 1/2 leg at all. He is not one bit slower than a 4 legged dog. The only things he has a harder time w/than a 4 legged dog are some obstacles that require climbing. He does fine, but he's not quite as fast as a dog w/2 back feet would be.
Is this in reference to the thread over in the circus?
Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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No not in reference to the thread over in the circus more of trying to find new ways to keep my own tripod boy busy. Hes a malinois X dutch shepherd, about 10months now. Has a lot of prey drive and is willing to do just about anything for his tug, so was just curious about the possibilities.
IMO, he can do whatever he feels like doing. Which leg? The only real consideration I would give it would be if it's a rear leg he's missing, watch the other leg for torn ACL, CCL, etc. It depends on how long he's been 3 legged and at what age. I would say if he's been that way for some time, his other leg is quite strong, and he'll probably be fine. If it's a new injury, *try* to work up to his eventual level of activity slowly and steadily so his joints are suddenly stressed to the point of injury.
Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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Its the rear right leg thats missing. He's been a tripod for about 6months. At first I tried to keep him from doing just about anything as I was afraid he was going to hurt himself but hes doing really well, has figured out how to navigate stairs and loves to run and play in the snow. Will definitely go slowly to avoid injury to his leg. Thanks for the input and will do our best and keep updates on our progress.
David C.Frost Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2002
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I've told this story many times so I'll keep it short. It was a single pupose drug dog with its' right rear leg, all the way to the hip, removed for cancer. AFter a relatively short time off and certification, the dog was back at work. The only adjustment needed was; the dog, originally an aggressive response, learned sit and then scratch. It had a hard time balancing on one leg while scratching on the location of the drugs. I said many times; Cost of surgery, %3,500. The look on a druggies face when a three-legged dog found his dope ------- PRICELESS.
I called the dog "Tripod".
DFrost
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