I'm not a judge but do breed a litter from time to time, so whenever I look at
a litter, stud prospect or am at a dog show, I go with first impression
initially, correct type (a whole discussion it itself), balance, good secondary
sex characteristics (that's where doggy and bitchy comes in), and that's where
the entire "package" comes in. I probably forgive a little "doggy" in a bitch
more than a bitchy male. After that, I look at the movement, there have been
some beautiful "packages" that just can't move well enough for me, so the
movement has to be there as also. Balance, overall correctness AND a good
temperament are all key factors for me, if they have that, then I can
concentrate on the movement of the dog. ChrisChris S.
KimererHillside-Tanbark Kennels"where good bloodlines never die"
From: Anne Utter <rautt75@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Showgsd-l GSDList <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 5:52 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: List Viability Test - GSD Structure & Movement
I can agree with this but what about a "doggy" looking bitch etc.
Could have the movement, balance etc. but still not look feminine and same goes
for males looking 'bitchy'. Right? - or wrong - looking for comments from
those breeders/judges who know a whole lot more than I do but I do not like a
doggy looking bitch or feminine male.
Anne, GA
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On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:04 PM, Chris S. Kimerer (Redacted sender===========================================================================POST
"tanbarkgsd@yahoo" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I would have to agree with that judge, if they move properly and correctly,
the structure has to be there.
I tend to look at a dog as a "package" overall, including movement, it has to
look right and be balanced. So if a dog has a short upper arm, or is
overangulated or too straight in the rear, the movement will not be fluid and
effortless. I believe that a correctly structured balanced dog will move
correctly and balanced.
