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    Apr 12, 2007, 01:13 PM
    My puppy has a cone-head?
    Hi guys!
    I'm new to the Website. I just surfed around looking for a chat forum and this looked like the best place. I have a concern about my pup and would really appreciate anyone's feedback!
    I just recently got 10 week old puppy (Weimaraner).
    I have noticed that he has what looks like a protruding bone in the middle/top of his head behind his ears... which I later learned was called his occipital bone. This makes his head look extremely cone-shaped. I have seen other puppies with this sort of shaped head but his is REALLY big and sticks out a lot. Is this normal and something he will grow into?
    Take a look...
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    Apr 12, 2007, 01:15 PM
    I don't know the answer but I had to mention that is the cutest dog-gone dog I have ever seen.
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    Apr 12, 2007, 01:42 PM
    Thanks! He's a handful
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    Apr 12, 2007, 05:11 PM
    I think there is another name for it too, but in the picture, his is the largest I remember seeing. You should have him in for shots before long. Talk to the vet about it. You might also talk to the breeder about it.

    Enjoy yourself here. Check out the sticky at the top of the forum. I have had great training and many new puppies. I have put some of my best stuff in the sticky.
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    Apr 12, 2007, 06:09 PM
    Great dogs. I had one growing up. I am not surprised he is a handful. VERY active dogs. Need a lot of exercise and hands on attention. They need to be constantly engaged in an activity. I have never seen a bone quite so protuding as yours has. I don't know if that means anything, but I wouldn't ignore it. I agree with labman. When you bring him in for his check up and shots, you need to have a discussion with your vet about this. Make sure he is given a thorough going over. Post back and let us know what the vet says.

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