[ SHOWGSD-L ] Back to the Dogs - a Structure Question
- From: "Jessica MacMillan" <spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:28:52 -0500
Okay - I understand that club business is important, but I would like to
talk GSD structure.
I have a question on correct toplines in this breed. I have read the
standard, looked at many, many reviews, etc.. I know GSD are supposed to be
smooth, flowing lines..
What is the correct topline for a GSD? I look at some dogs who I think have
beautiful toplines with proper slope and beautiful croups - then I read a
review of a specialty and what I am seeing doesn't match at all. Then I see
a dog who puts a buckle in the middle of his back while either gaiting or
stacked and it is classified as a good topline - which doesn't seem right.
There are also the dogs, including a couple of BIS winners that drop their
heads (correct for all trotting dogs) and then have a drop off behind the
withers and then a hump.
I assume some of the humps are related to HOW they are handled and some
MIGHT be age related. If they are age related, when do they outgrow them?
I know what I like and I think I know what is correct, but what might I be
missing?
Jess Mac
Paisley Dals (www.paisleydals.com)
& The Shepherd Girls
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