Big is a very substantial 25.5 to 26 inch dog, The dog would have bone, head and body that was large. A large bitch would be a substantial 24" bitch. Over sized, to me is over the high limit or at the top limit but too big-boned and cumbersome. I particularly dislike tall, very rangy dogs lacking in secondary sex characteristics and strength. My ideal would be a strong looking dog with good dense bone and body who is in the 25.5 inch range. That is plenty of dog for just about anything. If I needed a quick, agile dog I would go for a compact 23 inch bitch. or a less heavy boned 25 inch male. Ruth <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Not trying to put anyone on the spot, but just so we are all on the same page..describe a "big" dog to me?I have seen tall dogs that weren't masculine, I have seen shorter dogs that were very masculine. 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