Toe-ing Out..

[I Love KAOS]

I had KAOS out the other day, and someone pointed at his front paws ( he was in a sitting position), and said that he toed out.
They also said I was in for a "mess of vet bills" to correct this..
I would appreciate it if one of my Rottweiler Friends could explain what this is..
Caroline

[Miabella]

It's also called "easty-westy" and although it's a conformation fault, it's not something that is at all disabling or painful or requires surgery! Unless there is some other orthopedic issue you're leaving out, your dog isn't even aware that he is less than perfect. ;)

[spidey]

Does he do it when he's standing up? Many dogs sit weirdly.

And you're not in for any vet bills as far as I know - toeing out is a conformation fault, but it's unlikely to require any medical attention. Whoever told you this either doesn't know what they're talking about or is talking about something other than simple toeing out.

[vonseagawn]

How old is your dog? Some young dogs do this due to pasterns (the wrist of the dog) being slightly weak, especially when they are teething. Some dogs just like people stand and sit with their feet differently and out a little. I am sure it is nothing to worry about. People simply amaze me with their non educated opinions !!

[I Love KAOS]

Hi!
KAOS is 11 months old, and he only toes out when he is sitting..
There are no other orthopedic concerns that I am aware of.
Thanks for the answers!
In my eyes, he is absolutely perfect and I love him like a madman!!
Caroline

[frontierrots]

slight toeing out in a puppy is actually a good thing- as long as his feet don't point in opposite directions like a Lhasa apso. When the chest drops then his feet should straighten out.

Technically dead straight on feet is not ideal for a working dog, is just the show people who have made it so desireable, a slight toe out even in an adult is more efficient