Weight pulling?

[SuMdUmGuY]

I read an article recently on weight pulling? (I guess thats what its called)
the article actually featured the Presa Canario. This dog seems to have almost the same build as the rottweiler. Is this type of competition good for the dog's joints?

[RottiMomCT]

Originally Posted by SuMdUmGuY

Is this type of competition good for the dog's joints?

I would say a big fat NO on that question. Would you like to have a large amount of weight strapped to a harness that you have to pull?? I certainly would not...and I can bet most dogs would not either...

[lblax]

Originally Posted by SuMdUmGuY

I read an article recently on weight pulling? (I guess thats what its called)
the article actually featured the Presa Canario. This dog seems to have almost the same build as the rottweiler. Is this type of competition good for the dog's joints?

actually to me the presa looks more like an oversize pitt..if you wait till your dog is fully developed use the proper equipmant/ training and conditioning methods it will not physically hurt your dog. what i dont like about using a rott is that it builds there muscle not in proportion the neck back and front shoulders seem to bulk up till they dont look right .. and the few that i know that compete with there rotts have exactly that problem...my suggetion if your looking for something to do with your rott pic something else but if you want to get into wieght pulling there are much better breeds to do the work

[Judi W]

I agree with Larry. Those breeds more appropriate for weight pulls are built to be over-loaded in the front which is not appropriate for the Rottweiler who is supposed to be able to trot for long distances. Now, carting or draft work is appropriate for the breed.

[SuMdUmGuY]

Thanks. I was wondering how this works for the dogs. Especially for dogs that are said to be most at risk for displaysia. But I also know that rotties are part of the working breed.

[lblax]

Originally Posted by SuMdUmGuY

Thanks. I was wondering how this works for the dogs. Especially for dogs that are said to be most at risk for displaysia.

dysplasia is present at birth it is genetic and cannot be caused...... arthritis can develope from injuries to the joints and many lump this in to the dog being dysplastic but its not so it is 100% genetic