What should their feet look like?

Whiteshepherds · 08-03-2011, 01:26 PM

Just wondering if anyone has pictures to show the difference between good feet and bad feet (or less than ideal ) on the GSD. I love Annies feet, I think Harley's are ugly...no idea if either are the way they should be.

Caledon · 08-03-2011, 01:57 PM

I'd love to see this too.

I think Dakota has ugly front feet.

Katzel · 08-04-2011, 03:26 PM

They should be very tight and cat-like. Short toes with thick pads. They should not have flat, splayed feet with toes that are spread out and little padding.

Rei · 08-04-2011, 03:50 PM

Beth - I have also heard that they should arch, is that correct (flat feet are a fault)? I've been told that Trent has decent feet... feel free to correct me, though!!

(Because it's a fairly hot summer day)

ShenzisMom · 08-04-2011, 03:53 PM

Should they be as tight/catlike as doberman feet?

**Lauri & The Gang** · 08-04-2011, 03:56 PM

From the standard:

Quote:

The feet are short, compact with toes well arched, pads thick and firm, nails short and dark.

Bad feet I've seen or had in my previous dogs = hare feet (loooong toes).

I'll see if I can get a picture of Mauser's feet tonight as they are VERY nice.

Katzel · 08-04-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rei

Beth - I have also heard that they should arch, is that correct (flat feet are a fault)? I've been told that Trent has decent feet... feel free to correct me, though!!

(Because it's a fairly hot summer day)

YES, I think Trent's are excellent feet and yes, arching is desired. Here's a little comparison....

FOOTSIE

suzzyq01 · 08-04-2011, 04:20 PM

I have this photo from when Sonar was 10 months old. I'll have to see about a side view. He has bear paws....is that dq?

CookieTN · 08-04-2011, 04:58 PM

I think Cookie may have had hare toes. Hehe, I'm going to have to go through my photo archive to see if I can find a good shot of her feet.

CookieTN · 08-04-2011, 05:46 PM

** HUGE oversized photo. Please resize to the allowed 800X600 and repost. Thank you Admin **

I know her nails were too long...one thing I didn't always keep up with.=/

08-03-2011, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Whiteshepherds Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Connecticut Posts: 2,771	What should their feet look like? Just wondering if anyone has pictures to show the difference between good feet and bad feet (or less than ideal ) on the GSD. I love Annies feet, I think Harley's are ugly...no idea if either are the way they should be. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Harley-WS 4-23-07 Annie-WS 10-18-07 RIP Dakota - WGSD 1995-2007

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Rei Master Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 780	Beth - I have also heard that they should arch, is that correct (flat feet are a fault)? I've been told that Trent has decent feet... feel free to correct me, though!! (Because it's a fairly hot summer day) __________________ Trent - 2/20/09 German shepherd dog Bree - 2/11/08 Tuxedo DLH cat

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suzzyq01 Master Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 634	I have this photo from when Sonar was 10 months old. I'll have to see about a side view. He has bear paws....is that dq? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gobles Sonar vom Shipwreck, CGC Dark Sable 100% DDR German Shepherd (4/1/2010) Frosty Onyx Glacier, CGC Grey/White Siberian Husky (8/29/2005)

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CookieTN Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South/East Georgia Posts: 1,106	I think Cookie may have had hare toes. Hehe, I'm going to have to go through my photo archive to see if I can find a good shot of her feet. __________________ ~Tiffany "We represent a generation that wants to turn back a nation"~from 'Looking for Angels' by Skillet Rest in peace, Cookie (1998-2011)

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CookieTN Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South/East Georgia Posts: 1,106	HUGE oversized photo. Please resize to the allowed 800X600 and repost. Thank you Admin I know her nails were too long...one thing I didn't always keep up with.=/ __________________ ~Tiffany "We represent a generation that wants to turn back a nation"~from 'Looking for Angels' by Skillet Rest in peace, Cookie (1998-2011) Last edited by lhczth; 08-05-2011 at 10:16 AM. Reason: oversized photo, rule #15.

08-03-2011, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,786	I'd love to see this too. I think Dakota has ugly front feet.

08-04-2011, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Katzel New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 12	They should be very tight and cat-like. Short toes with thick pads. They should not have flat, splayed feet with toes that are spread out and little padding.

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ShenzisMom Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 839	Should they be as tight/catlike as doberman feet?

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