[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Front or Rear???
- From: "" <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Bill Basu" <billgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:22:01 -0500
From a breeders stand point I would choose the dog with a better front as
they are more difficult to maintain in a breeding program. Keep in mind I
am not talking about putting up a dog that drags his rear and kicks his
tail..I am talking about a dog that just lacks opening his hocks "ideally",
but still gets under himself nicely and drives off the rear and does show a
good degree of power in the rear, enough that it propels him forward.
Christine
hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Steve and Christine Grainger
WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM
> [Original Message]
> From: Bill Basu <billgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 8/12/2007 2:42:28 AM
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Front or Rear???
>
> When i first started out in GSD's i was mentored by a number of people
who appreciated a great front extension. So in my early years i put an
emphasis on a great front(my friend Flower boy will tell you i wouldn't
show a dog that didn't have a great front). As the years passed and i met
others in the breed, and great rear drive gained in importance. So i have
question for you judges out there.
> Let's take the hypothetical situation that you have two dogs that are
equal in every attribute but :
>
> Dog 1: has a great front extension but does not fully follow thru in the
rear(stops before fully extending).
>
> Dog 2: has great rear follow thru but "pounds" in front due to a lack of
front extension..
>
> Obviously both dogs are unbalanced between front and rear, although for
different reasons. This happens often at shows, but the smart handler
compensates by either having Dog 1. pull into a tight lead to simulate
rear drive or Dog 2 being held up and carried along to avoid "pounding"
> Let us assume that the judge is very smart and requires the loose lead
and so the handler can't fool you. Which one do you choose? Frankly i don't
have an answer, but would be interested in your thoughts!!!!
>
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