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Have you ever noticed the paw sizes?
Started by Wolfen on 08 Feb 2005, 02:57 UTC · 33 preserved posts
87-110773702008 Feb 2005, 02:57 UTC
In the first Balto did you ever notice the diiference in paw size between Balto and Jenna (jenna really has small paws). it even followed in the second Balto- Balto 2 : Wolf quest. All of the six pups had big paws. Even Aleu carries characteristics of her father in paw size and skin color length. And in the third Balto movie- Balto 3: Wings of Change Kodi had big paws just like his father, but Jenna still has small paws (even skinny legs).
I have been baffled by this ever since Balto 2 came out and i cannot still find out why their paw sizez are like that. I think it is because huskies have small paws than wolves. Wolves paws can reach up to 4 inches in length. I think it is because Balto had more genes of big paws to donate to his pups than jenna's genes of small paws.
So i would just like your feeling about this, and if the artists did this perpasely or because of the fact that Balto if a wolf dog and carried some of the genes from her mother Aniu.
What do you guys think?
83-108302525608 Feb 2005, 07:09 UTC
I think Jenna's paws are even smaller than an average Husky. I think this was done on purpose(As You said)by the artists so Jenna would look more Feminine.
116-109430913208 Feb 2005, 12:59 UTC
I noticed it, and Steele has big paws too. I guess only Jenna has small paws because she is a feminine husky and Aleu looks like a wolf like Balto.
87-110773702008 Feb 2005, 22:27 UTC
Thanks for the ideas guys!!
Wolfen~ happily shakes his tail
70-109096490512 Feb 2005, 01:02 UTC
You can pretty much say, Jenna's legs are pretty easy to break.
87-110773702012 Feb 2005, 01:28 UTC
Oh Fire Wolf, you're so mean. But you do have a point. Jenna really doesn't have much meat on her. I have to agree with you on that one.
Wolfen~ sleeps
83-108302525612 Feb 2005, 06:00 UTC
But You should never underestimate the little guy(Or in Jennas case Gal) 
87-110773702012 Feb 2005, 13:31 UTC
Litlle!!!! I really don't think Jenna is that small. Bur her legs and paws do tell me that she is. Anyways Thanks for your ideas guys. It really helped me out.
Wolfen~ is now awake.
70-109096490512 Feb 2005, 15:05 UTC
| Quote (Wolfen @ Feb. 11 2005,7:28) |
Oh Fire Wolf, you're so mean. But you do have a point. Jenna really doesn't have much meat on her. I have to agree with you on that one.
Wolfen~ sleeps |
I wasn't being mean..... It's the truth though.78-110711749712 Feb 2005, 16:10 UTC
Yeah, it was really just to make her look more petite and femenine- if you think about it, if she had big paws she'd look about like Kodi except for the girly-Bambi-eyes and the thinner muzzle. They just wanted to make her look dainty. And Alue was so much like Balto she inherited his big paws.
87-110773702012 Feb 2005, 18:37 UTC
So then why did they make Jenna's paws much more smaller compared to Aleu's. Was it because they wanted to make Aleu more wolf like than Jenna? I think so. And good observation about the muzzle sizes too Nashoba. Well thanks everybody!!!!
Wolfen~ goes out and plays in the snow.
70-109096490512 Feb 2005, 22:07 UTC
Jenna's not wolf, or are you saying they made Aleu look more like Balto?
87-110773702013 Feb 2005, 04:18 UTC
OOOOPPPPS. I forgot that Jenna isn't wolf. Well i guess they made Aleu's paws bigger because they were making her paws look wolf like (like Balto's). Well thanks again everybody!!!
Wolfen~ is trying to pull an all nighter.
83-108302525613 Feb 2005, 07:24 UTC
| Quote (Wolfen @ Feb. 12 2005,7:31) |
| Litlle!!!! I really don't think Jenna is that small. |
I don't think She is either. I was just being sarcastic 87-110773702013 Feb 2005, 13:31 UTC
I know you were. I was just trying to make a little joke, that's all.
83-108302525614 Feb 2005, 08:59 UTC
| Quote (Wolfen @ Feb. 13 2005,7:31) |
| I know you were. I was just trying to make a little joke, that's all. |
Oh,Sorry I didn't get It87-110773702018 Feb 2005, 00:01 UTC
Lol- That's okay if you didn't. i'm not that much of a comedian.
Wolfen~ is thirsty 83-108302525618 Feb 2005, 05:27 UTC
Thanks! *SimbasGuard gives Wolfen a Cherry Coke * 87-110773702018 Feb 2005, 21:28 UTC
Lol- Thanks for the Cherry Coke, it really satisfied my lust, and now i'm hungry.
Wolfen~ gives SimbasGuard, a strawberry shortcake (i hope you like it). 68-108707261918 Feb 2005, 21:45 UTC
Oh you, Wolfen. Jenna is a smaller version of the husky. There's huskies that look like Malamute-sized or colored. There's also some where they are way small in size. My cousin has a husky that's a bit small. When he dies, they want a new husky or something like that. I like the bigger huskies 
87-110773702018 Feb 2005, 22:00 UTC
Thanks Dayami (i think). And yes i too have a small version of a husky. She isn't that big but i still love her. I also might be getting another husky soon. Maybe.
Wolfen~ is thirsty again. 68-108707261918 Feb 2005, 22:03 UTC
They also have a Lab mix. I am starting to think that she's a mix between a lab and malamute because she's way too big for a husky. She's even bigger than the husky ;D
87-110773702018 Feb 2005, 22:13 UTC
Wow that is pretty cool. I really like labs. But it is kind of wierd seeing a mix between a lab and a malamute. Anyways, it must be neat having a lab mix.
Wolfen~ i am tired.
68-108707261918 Feb 2005, 22:15 UTC
Not mine. When we take her out, she's hyper! She would run all over the place. Good thing they found her on the street at 10 wks old and they live in the countryside.
87-110773702018 Feb 2005, 22:29 UTC
That's pretty cool. They found her on the street, now that is amazing. And i can relate to that. When my dog is outside, she is all hyper, and it is almost impossible to get herback. She really likes to run. Ohhh well.
Wolfen~ i am watching balto now. 74-110782676121 Feb 2005, 07:46 UTC
I noticed that XD wolves are bigger than dogs (real fact) Balto had to be a bit bigger then Jenna the husky. its obvious if you think about it:D
115-110950221401 Mar 2005, 18:17 UTC
Balto does have big paws, because most wolves have big paws so they can move silently on the snow/dirt without their prey noticing.
Yes Jenna does have smaller paws, but i believe it is to make her look more feminine or something like that.
87-110912090001 Mar 2005, 20:07 UTC
I have two labs. Jenna would look really weird or out of shape if she had big paws. She wouldnt look like her good looking self.
68-108707261901 Mar 2005, 22:55 UTC
Heh. Look at Kodi. He's an example of Balto and Jenna mixed.
Wolfen: It is amazing that they found her on the street. When I go to their house, she bounds up to me and licks and plays with me. Silly Midnight. 87-110773702001 Mar 2005, 23:20 UTC
Dayami- That's cute!! Is Midnight the name of the pregnant stray? That's a cool name. I guess midnight really like you alot!!!!!!! However, my dog doesn't bound up and lick me, my dog tackles and jumps on me! Anyways, how is Dakota? Is he fine? Anyways, see you in a bit.
Wolfen 70-109096490502 Mar 2005, 22:15 UTC
Jenna's paws are the size of my cat's paws. A little something.
87-110773702002 Mar 2005, 22:17 UTC
Really! Wow that's pretty cool. Jenna's paws, are the same size of my dog's. Of course, my dog was the runt of the litter when she was born. But I don't care, I love her anyways.
Wolfen~ is hungry again. 87-111007619506 Apr 2005, 03:20 UTC
Go eat
WolfyWolf-is tired