That is a great question! While we are asking I need the correct answer why our breed is the only breed that's natural stance is not 4 square and what is the purpose of this stance. The other correct answer I need is "why do they stand so low in the rear?" Why does it look like they "hurt" when they are walking? The reason I need these answers is because I have been invited with my "Jake" to be in a "presentation" of dogs that have originated from Germany which will take place at the Smithsonian Institute next month. It will be hosted by David Frei of the Westminster Kennel Club, while I am sure David will have answers for some questions, I need to have the correct answers when the general public gets to ask. Thanks, Patti & Jake ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================