In a message dated 12/19/2007 10:34:15 PM Mountain Standard Time, marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > OVERALL look > of a new puppy......not just shoulder layback. Actually shoulder > angulation is one of the easiest > parts to 'feel' or 'see' on a new puppy IMO. But...perfect shoulder > amgles will do you no good > without correct coupling, good backs, good croups, rear angles that produce > powerful thrust to > drive the dog forward to utilize that perfect front. > I certainly agree with Carolyn on all of this, but sort of thought it was a foregone conclusion. I was only addressing Jess's question about looking at shoulders in a new-born puppy. Sorry if my answer sounded lame. OF COURSE all parts have to be considered when picking a puppy. I should know by now to leave my 2 cents to myself. LOL Jamie ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================