I have two 6 month Ragdoll kitten. The girl was only pet/breeder quality but her brother is supposed to be show quality because he has perfect markings. However, he also seems to be pigeon-toed in his back feet, while his front paws turn out slightly.
I have read that this is undesireable in show cats, and while I was not really planning to show him anyway, I am now worried that this flaw could affect his health later on. But to be fair, if he is not show quality, he should not have been sold that way either.
While this is a dog illustration, my little Rodolfo stands and walks like the 3rd dog with his feet turned in. I read that cow hocked feet - like the first image - can cause hip dysplasia when they get older. So, not sure what being pigeon-toed could bring.
He also stands like the 3rd dog here too with his front paws turned slightly out.
So might anyone know? I asked a vet when I first got him but he just shrugged.
Thanks so much.
I have read that this is undesireable in show cats, and while I was not really planning to show him anyway, I am now worried that this flaw could affect his health later on. But to be fair, if he is not show quality, he should not have been sold that way either.
While this is a dog illustration, my little Rodolfo stands and walks like the 3rd dog with his feet turned in. I read that cow hocked feet - like the first image - can cause hip dysplasia when they get older. So, not sure what being pigeon-toed could bring.
He also stands like the 3rd dog here too with his front paws turned slightly out.
So might anyone know? I asked a vet when I first got him but he just shrugged.
Thanks so much.