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[*The*Field*Marshall* 674]

He wasn't worked too young - over exercised too young?? Failing any fault on your half, if can only be a genetic discrepancy. As said, you'll soon know when the season comes - keep us posted

[Phil Lloyd 10,739]

In my opinion,...roadwork will not improve that type of foot structure..it is,.what it is....

Edited July 12, 2014 by Phil Lloyd

[leegreen 2,250]

Only one way to find out Jig, run him.

 

On a lighter note, there is comedy value in a dog that has feet like Charlie Chaplin

[jigsaw 11,902]

great replies guys,Fieldmarshall,i never let him run till he was 12 months other than his usual fun runs with the other dogs in the local park.Desertbred I will give him all the chances in the world.i like the dog a lot,hes quiet and his temperament is spot on,and hes stone mad for action so he will have a lot of days out with me this season.I dont give up on the dogs that quick.Until im certain he wont make the grade he has a home for life,and he might surprise me and the son and show hes a capable dog at his job.Just stuck it up here to have an interesting discussion and see what the views would be

[jigsaw 11,902]

Only one way to find out Jig, run him.

 

On a lighter note, there is comedy value in a dog that has feet like Charlie Chaplin

I could paint on a little moustache under his nose and sell him to the circus lol

[Ben Lilly 187]

on a lighter note he should corner ok with them wide rims on might throw the tail end outta bit otherwise should be ok lol :laugh:

[Hareydave 1,214]

seen worse

[bunnys 1,236]

style of running may have a bearing of how he holds , seen worse been okay allready been said they are what they are .atb bunnys.

[Jackboy2011 16]

100% right belfasthunter no drama

[J Darcy 5,871]

I wouldn't be worrying about his feet. They are what they are and there's nothing you can do about it. I've seen a good few dogs with feet like that and there's nowt wrong with them. In fact, i 'd go as far as to say that those feet are maybe less likely to receive injury than the 'tight' greyhound types. All that 'tight' foot stuff is a load of bollocks made up back in the 1950's before that most durable of hounds was used in the lurcher- the saluki.

i remember I once saw a dog course a hare in late summer up and down a road, then back onto rock hard baked ground, then onto the road again. the hare escaped after a few minutes of severe pressure, and the dog didn't have a mark on his feet. His feet were flat and 'splayed' and they were pretty much indestructable.

 

Enjoy your dog matey, and thank the Lord his feet are what they are. he might just surprise ya!

[skycat 6,174]

It all depends on his running style: dogs that 'float', which don't pound the ground hard like some do, can get away with having flatter feet. Yes, flat feet are less able to absorb shock when running, and really flat toes like your dog's can be more prone to damage if they hit something sharp: heather stems, sharp stones cutting into ligaments etc. But I wouldn't get rid of the dog until I knew whether or not he could stand up to real work.

[jigsaw 11,902]

I wouldn't be worrying about his feet. They are what they are and there's nothing you can do about it. I've seen a good few dogs with feet like that and there's nowt wrong with them. In fact, i 'd go as far as to say that those feet are maybe less likely to receive injury than the 'tight' greyhound types. All that 'tight' foot stuff is a load of bollocks made up back in the 1950's before that most durable of hounds was used in the lurcher- the saluki.

i remember I once saw a dog course a hare in late summer up and down a road, then back onto rock hard baked ground, then onto the road again. the hare escaped after a few minutes of severe pressure, and the dog didn't have a mark on his feet. His feet were flat and 'splayed' and they were pretty much indestructable.

 

Enjoy your dog matey, and thank the Lord his feet are what they are. he might just surprise ya!

well thats a bit of hope there thankfully,JD I cant wait to start him as hes ready to rumble big time.hes dancing out of his shoes at every bird and creature that moves in and around the fields and hills.Hes very laid back other than that and when out he just chills along side ye and never makes a fuss,most folk take to him more than any other dog I have,I know thats not going to catch game but i insist on my dogs and me being mates first and foeremost if that doesnt sound shite,lol

[jigsaw 11,902]

It all depends on his running style: dogs that 'float', which don't pound the ground hard like some do, can get away with having flatter feet. Yes, flat feet are less able to absorb shock when running, and really flat toes like your dog's can be more prone to damage if they hit something sharp: heather stems, sharp stones cutting into ligaments etc. But I wouldn't get rid of the dog until I knew whether or not he could stand up to real work.

if the dog doesnt make the grade the only place id put him is in a pet home,i never move on the dogs when they dont work out.ive done it long while back only to find one of them roaming the street weeks later,so I took it and PTS.too many half hearted hunting men out there that swap and sell and get an itching for something new at the drop of a hat.Its a terrible hard thing to do at times but its best for the dog.I went to see a pup I gave to a lady a while back,it is in a pet home and I was betwixed and between placing it there,but to call in and see the dog lounged right across her sofa with the kids sitting next to it made me very glad I did...so hopefully it wont get to that.the only thing that makes me worried is the ''LOOK'' of his feet,otherwise he flys about the place and is well up with the older dogs so I may be making a mountain out off a molehill myself.Thanks for the helpfull replies everyone

[alex1987 164]

I hope he does the business for you js. Sounds like you have gone the Extra mile to bring the best possible outcome for this dog. If the feet don't cause a problem he should put plenty of game in the bag if he takes after his parents.

 

How tall did he end up? I remember there being some disparity within the litter if in right?

[jigsaw 11,902]

alex i just raised him like the rest,we'll have a bit of craic this winter together the dog and I,hes 24 tts,i would have like him a bit taller and hes very light in weight,when you pick him up hes so light it would surprise ye.that should increase his take off speed,less drag from the wind