Hi that probably got peoples attention.

Sophie is nearly 5 mths old and is coming along quite well but she is a little close behind.  Will this improve with age and more exercise and is there a way to improve this without over doing it?

CarolW

Sorry I can't help you.  In my breed they are supposed to be close behind, but I can't count how many times a judge hasn't put them further up the line because of it!!! 

A lot of bitches are close behind until they have had a season so IMHO I wouldn't worry too much at this age Is she a TT ?

Yes Moonmaiden she is a TT and a very willful one at that with a wicked temper.

LOLOL I know someone who has a TT bitch just like that & will only show for her mum ! & she isn't a puppy :D

TBH I expect young dogs & bitches to move a little close behind especially if the dogs are immature & the bitches haven't had a season as long as the movement is straight otherwise I don't have a problem

The second thigh is rarely fully developed in fairly young(show wise)puppies. LOL my puppy is all muscle at present, goodness knows what he will be like at 6 months!

Dont worry Carol Im sure she will come right, like the others say she is still young, if you are the Carol Im thinking off we'll see you back at Ringcraft in September, shes a little cutie, how can you say shes wicked , lol.

Jenny, with the Spanish water dogs and Tilly the cocker, and Katie

Hi Jenny
Yep that's me.  Enjoying the hols?  See you in September.

CarolW

You'll be run ragged in September hopefully Jenny :d  How is she????

shes ok, still got the grotty neck and managed to scratch the scab off again, whilst wearing her bucket, shes been a bit panty today,and not eating again, just for a change, the pups are all kicking well, just have to wait and see, although Im so excited for her to have them, officially due around Wednesday, just hope for a nice easy birth.

The opoor thing.  Could be tomorrow then, they usually have them at least 2 days early the first time round.  Good luck.