To soft Carpal joints

Text and image: Andrea Eicher.

It cannot be emphasized often enough:

The pastern of Samoyeds is rapidly deteriorating and many breeders or show judges do not recognize the problem.

Dogs with carpal joints that are too soft will sooner or later develop osteoarthritis, which is very painful.

Every breeder should take a close look at their dogs and consider whether such dogs belong in breeding.

Unfortunately, the trend is increasing and it is becoming more and more difficult to get out of it in terms of breeding.