western australia

The dog with the cabriole legs

@JudyEv (326198)

Rockingham, Australia

November 22, 2022 5:10pm CST

I’ve introduced Chopper, the blue heeler at our house-sit, and I can’t help thinking his forelegs are like cabriole legs. In furniture-making, cabriole legs are those shaped in two curves. The upper curve is convex or bows out while the lower one is concave and bows inwards. Research tells me the design was used by the ancient Chinese and Greeks and was then taken up in Europe in the very early 18th century. I guess it’s the bit just above his feet that looks most like the legs on some antique furniture. Or do you think my imagination is working overtime?

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@franxav (13622)

• India

22 Nov 22

Hope it's natural for Chopper to have those cabriole legs.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

I think it is natural. They look okay to me as if that's how they're supposed to be.

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@Jenaisle (14079)

• Philippines

22 Nov 22

No, it appears he indeed has one. That's a new term for me. That's one advantage of being on MyLot. I learn new terms and new ideas from users all over the world. May I know if you can fold a piece of furniture with cabriole legs? Just wondering. Thank you.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

The leg would normally be in one piece. I don't think you could fold it.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (58166)

• Centralia, Washington

23 Nov 22

He reminds me so much of Sally in her last years. Those doggie legs have to withstand a ton of impact from hard play. That's why Sally had horrible arthritis- even in her elbows. Yes, dogs have elbows.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (58166)

• Centralia, Washington

23 Nov 22

@JudyEv The arthritis came from Sally's insistence at playing wild and crazy ball. Such a joy to watch her speed away and zip back.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

@sallypup Chopper played with a ball for us too but Gracie wouldn't give hers back and was chewing pieces of it so we haven't played with it since.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

Poor Sally. Such a shame she suffered so much from arthritis.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (307325)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

23 Nov 22

You have a good imagination, but in this case, I think you nailed it.

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@just4him (307325)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Nov 22

@JudyEv Yes, they do.

@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

His legs certainly reminded me of cabriole legs.

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@kobesbuddy (74820)

• East Tawas, Michigan

22 Nov 22

I had a pit-bull years back and his legs were shaped exactly like this dog's. You aren't imagining a thing, their legs resemble the leg of cabriole furniture. That's probably where they got this idea from!

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

The photo doesn't seem to show it so well so I thought perhaps I was imagining it but others have agreed so it's all good.

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@kobesbuddy (74820)

• East Tawas, Michigan

23 Nov 22

@JudyEv My dog with this shape of legs, could outrun a deer!

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

@kobesbuddy So the shape of the legs wasn't a handicap.

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@Beestring (13394)

• Hong Kong

23 Nov 22

Are such kind of legs typical of the blue heeler?

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

Yes, bulldogs and a few other breeds have legs like this too.

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@rebelann (111269)

• El Paso, Texas

24 Nov 22

I like your imagination and upon looking at his legs I can see what you mean.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

Others can see it too so it's not just me.

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@RebeccasFarm (86839)

• United States

25 Nov 22

He would remind me of my dear nephew the way he used to walk with his feet out RIP

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@RebeccasFarm (86839)

• United States

26 Nov 22

@JudyEv They do

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 22

They walk in different ways, just like people do.

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@LadyDuck (459448)

• Switzerland

23 Nov 22

Visiting Herculaneum in Italy I have seen a mosaic where there was a table with cabriole legs, so in Italy those existed in the fist century for sure. I agree about the legs of this dog.

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@LadyDuck (459448)

• Switzerland

23 Nov 22

@JudyEv I am sure the legs are not a problem for him.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

At times, they look even more curved. But this was the best photo I could get to show it.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

@LadyDuck Pepper's legs are totally different. Gracie's legs you can't see for black curls!

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@wolfgirl569 (95803)

• Marion, Ohio

23 Nov 22

They do look it.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

Several have agreed so I'm pleased about that.

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@RasmaSandra (73743)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

23 Nov 22

now you made me laugh when I looks at the photo of Chopper I think you are right,

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

It looks even more so if I could get the angle just right. I'm not sure he likes having his photo taken.

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@FayeHazel (40246)

• United States

23 Nov 22

Oh wow, I know what you mean, I just didn't know the word for it. I see it a bit in Chopper's legs, but was mostly noticing his sporty looking coat

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

It looks a bit like a tweed or maybe a 'houndstooth' would be nearer the mark! lol

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@dgobucks226 (34434)

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24 Nov 22

Hope that dog is not sensitive to being called cabriole legs

They are curvy

Wonder if it is indicative of the breed?

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

I didn't say 'cabriole' aloud in his presence! And I think it is indicative of the breed and of some other breeds. Pugs and bulldogs are similar I think.

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@arunima25 (85669)

• Bangalore, India

23 Nov 22

Now that you mentioned it, I looked closely and it does look like some antique furniture.

. Cabriole legs... that's a new term I learnt today on Mylot.

And Chopper has posed beautifully for his cabriole legs

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

I was beginning to think he didn't like having his photo taken but then I got some better ones. You really need to get down to his level or they look a bit strange.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 22

@arunima25 Thanks

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@arunima25 (85669)

• Bangalore, India

28 Nov 22

@JudyEv Welcome

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@popciclecold (35451)

• United States

22 Nov 22

Imagine not running away..lol

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

He is a lovely old dog - always on the lookout for a handout.

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@noni1959 (9883)

• United States

23 Nov 22

LOL Now that you pointed that out, I can see it.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Nov 22

It's more obvious at some angles but I'm glad others can see it.

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@LindaOHio (157372)

• United States

23 Nov 22

Yes, I could see that Chopper has cabriole legs.

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@JudyEv (326198)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Nov 22

I'm glad others can see it. i was beginning to wonder if it were just me.

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