is it normal that my basset hounds front legs are crooked?

i have a 10 month old basset hound. recently ive noticed that her front 2 legs r not straight like they were when she was a pup. here is a link to the pics of her to get a better look. http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0099009/photos/98994271@N04/9302326586/i know bassets have short front legs do to a type of dwarfism and ive been holding of going to the vet because her annual check up is coming up soon. it doesn't slow her down nor does she show any signs of discomfort, i was just curious if anyone has had similar stuff with their bassets.

Please go and take Penny to a vet. I'm not sure if there is something wrong with her, but if there is, it is better to have her checked sooner than later. Please take good care of her and do the right thing!

That is NOT normal as it's a deformity, which is not uncommon in Back Yard Bred Basset Hounds. In fact, I use to have a Basset with that exact deformity, and I bought him for $60.00 off of Craigslist just to get him out of a hell hole of a house with terrible conditions. I wish I could have bought the whole litter and re-homed them myself, but I'm just getting too old to deal with a litter of 8 poorly bred dogs. One of the young puppies even had Cherry Eye.If I must admit myself, your puppy looks pretty bad, and if she starts having mobility problems, you should really consult an Orthopedic Vet Specialist. In fact, you might want to do that anyway, along with CLIPPING HER NAILS! They are WAY overgrown, and that only makes things worse for her already deformed front legs.Add: I believe this condition is called *Angular Limb Deformity.* You can Google that if you want to.

Your puppy is knuckling over. It is a conformation fault that is inherited. The breed standard lists that bone development as a disqualification from the show ring. You have a nice pet quality Basset that should never be considered for breeding and cannot be shown, but she'll love you for many years to come.

Have a vet take a look. Sometimes Bassest legs are slightly crooked as adults because of the short legs and bigger body.