For the record, (again) I didn't ask the question, I answered it and a post was later clipped incorrectly. (Aren't some e-mail programs the pits, lol?) Good answer though Christine! For the record, I don't have anyone who stands naturally with a sloping topline either. That would be waaayyyyy too much rear for me.... probably coupled with an incorrectly proportioned front.... In a message dated 11/22/2006 10:22:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Well, I don't have a dog in my kennel..whether it be a National winner or otherwise that stands with a sloping topline.You can see that the whither is slightly higher..you can see that there is no sag or roach in the back. If my dogs stood square..and still showed a significant amount of topline..they would be standing on their hocks which is horribly incorrect! If they walk into a natural pose..where one leg is somewhat behind them..then the topline is accentuated a bit.You can go look at our website,( www.hickoryhillgsd.com) I can attest that every dog on there that we have bred, not matter how extreme they look set up..never stood naturally exhibiting a sloping of topline. Christine > [Original Message] > From: <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> > To: <Gsdbroon@xxxxxxx>; <mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 11/21/2006 8:32:43 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Illustrated Standard > > > > In a message dated 11/21/2006 9:24:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > Gsdbroon@xxxxxxx writes: > In a message dated 11/21/2006 6:00:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: > I'm not trying to be smart, I'm trying to learn. If that's the case, why > are GSD's always shown with their distinctive stack? Would the stack not > > hide a roached back? > > > If they are built right they stand like that all the time. > > viv > > > > > > You clipped it incorrectly Viv. I didn't write the question. > > Kathy > member GSDCA, DVGSDC > three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================