Why are my Great Dane puppy's legs not straight? Is it normal?

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I have a 5 month old Great Dane puppy. She is huge and still growing. She is crated at night and when I'm gone. When she is outside with me I have noticed she doesn't stand up on her feet right. In front she is almost standing on her ankles and in back she doesn't straighten out her back legs like she should. She looks like she wants to squat in back. Is it cause she is a clumsy puppy that's all legs ? Is she crated to much? She has plenty of room in it. Is she lacking something? Will they strai

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Great Dane puppies, like many of the giant breed dogs, can often grow vary strangely. As long as they are receiving an adequate diet (standard large breed puppy food) and have adequate space in a crate, they shouldn't have any issues growing unless there is an underlying pathology. This is a tough one to assess without not only seeing photographs, but also seeing your puppy in motion. There are certainly orthopedic and congenital conditions that can cause the kind of stance you are describing, but these could not be positively diagnosed without radiographic imaging. If you are concerned about the way she is growing, I would have a vet take a look at her in person to assess her gait, posture, and bony structures. If you have any other questions in more detail, please feel free to consult with me personally. Hope this helps!

Why are my Great Dane puppy's legs not straight? Is it normal?

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