Guest cwalliser Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I adopted "Faith" a month ago and she has a dip in her middle back. Would this mean there a spine problem for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) No, that's part of normal greyhound anatomy. You can probably see it more clearly on some greys than others, depending on the shape of their back. It is related (in ways others can probably explain better) to the very flexible sighthound spine, which is part of what enables them to run so fast. Here's Beth -- I assume you see on her the same mid-back dip you see on Faith. Welcome to GreyTalk and to greyhound ownership! Edited April 18, 2012 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Here's Summit: Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revamp Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My boy also has a "dent" or "divot" in his back. He is a perfectly healthy guy--no problems thus far! Quote ~Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Very normal. Though even some vets who are not familiar with greyhound specific anatomy can be mislead by it. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That spot is almost used like a spring to help them move faster (or so I've heard). I call it their cup holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Perfectly normal - that's where the jockeys used to sit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roadtripper Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Perfectly normal - that's where the jockeys used to sit Funny!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cwalliser Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks so much for the replies ... since I'm a new "mom" to a Grey, I guess I worry too much.... Here's Summit: Thanks for all the replies... Since I'm a new "mom" to a Grey, I guess I worry too much... I have a doxie hound also and they are so funny together!! In love w/the Greys now!! Thanks for all the replies... Since I'm a new "mom" to a Grey, I guess I worry too much... I have a doxie hound also and they are so funny together!! In love w/the Greys now!! I hope to post a beautiful photo like all of yours soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twoskinnydogs Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 The "dip" is a natural curve in their spine, it allows for the double suspension gallop wihch makes our greyt babies so fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyandHollyluv Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Congratulations on your adoption of Faith. I hope you enjoy many colorful adventures and years together. My hounds' chiropractor refers to that area as the "thoraco-lumbar junction." Where the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae meet and are distinguished. I can't argue with her as I am not a chiropractor - but if you look at a cheetah they have the same "dip" which allows them (like greyhounds) to outrun the rest of the animal universe. I think as hounds age and musculo-skeletal integrity begins to deteriorate, some dogs may appear to sag a little more than others (like a tired old nag!). Again, good luck with you new baby girl! Edited April 20, 2012 by IndyandHollyluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cwalliser Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thank you.... this is very helpful to explain what it's all about. Your Emma is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Perfectly normal - that's where the jockeys used to sit Well,, there did used to be monkey jockeys! I want a tattoo of a monkey jockey on a greyhound Edited April 22, 2012 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 This is Rex in his GALT intake photo. This is an overweight greyhound with a spinal problem...the hunch was caused by Lumbarsacral Stenosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Normal on any fit dog in good weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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