Thread: Very interesting food for thought.

Originally Posted by Wirehunt

Mine are out from eight weeks old EB, not working, but they are out. By six months they are working.

Over weight or big dogs jumping I think is what starts it. The only bitch I've had with joint issues was one hell of a jumper, I'll also note that pure breeds seem to be more susceptible to weight issues.

I like to have the puppies out and about from to six weeks old with the bitch too...they need to be introduced to the outside world so to speak...

I guess there is something for hybrid vigour The comment re purebred dogs... thems fighting words, @Wirehunt...with regard to the Epagneul Breton in France for instance, for the male to become an elite sire he must record an A or at least B HD classification along with other merits through the trialing and exhibition of his offspring...he must initially get an excellent in the showring as part of his trial championship title...