Back leg question

cassadee7 · 11-15-2010, 10:33 PM

I have noticed something on a few American Showlines breeders' websites with Champion dogs. They often have stacked pictures where the dog's back leg (the one that is forward) is actually perfectly parallel to the ground. In many the leg looks like it is lying ON the ground.

Why? Can someone explain this to me?

one example: Hi-Cliff and Woodside German Shepherds - Von Ryder's Murphy of Woodside

**Andaka** · 11-16-2010, 12:06 AM

Because it gives more incline to the topline. And the more inclined the topline (back) the better, or so they think.

BlackGSD · 11-16-2010, 12:50 AM

And it is because of the way they are built that enables them to be stacked that way. A dog that is built differently can't be stacked that way no matter WHAT you do.

Whiteshepherds · 11-16-2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassadee7

In many the leg looks like it is lying ON the ground.
Why? Can someone explain this to me?

Good article here:
Balance Problems with the American Show German Shepherd

cassadee7 · 11-16-2010, 01:19 AM

Great article, Whiteshepherds, thank you!

They just look so wrong when they are stacked like that.

11-15-2010, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
cassadee7 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,254	Back leg question I have noticed something on a few American Showlines breeders' websites with Champion dogs. They often have stacked pictures where the dog's back leg (the one that is forward) is actually perfectly parallel to the ground. In many the leg looks like it is lying ON the ground. Why? Can someone explain this to me? one example: Hi-Cliff and Woodside German Shepherds - Von Ryder's Murphy of Woodside __________________ Shawn Mom to five kids and Speedy the Wonderdog, (toy poodle/pom mix), 13 years old "Saber" Jette vom Wildhaus CGC 11/09/10

11-16-2010, 12:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,435	Because it gives more incline to the topline. And the more inclined the topline (back) the better, or so they think. __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...&results_in=10 Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag RA (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); Bella (the new one); and Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund

11-16-2010, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	And it is because of the way they are built that enables them to be stacked that way. A dog that is built differently can't be stacked that way no matter WHAT you do. __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

11-16-2010, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
cassadee7 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,254	Great article, Whiteshepherds, thank you! They just look so wrong when they are stacked like that. __________________ Shawn Mom to five kids and Speedy the Wonderdog, (toy poodle/pom mix), 13 years old "Saber" Jette vom Wildhaus CGC 11/09/10

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