Does this dog look strange to anyone else?

[Chicagocanine]

I came across this video accidentally (was searching for something else) but something about this dog seems "off" so I was wondering, is it just me or does anyone else notice it or does anyone know what the problem might be to cause this, or is it just the dog's conformation?

Link:

Dailymotion - Gentle Giant German Shepherd Ash - Giant German Shepherds - a Animals video

[JanaeUlva]

Agree. To me, the dog looks "sore". To me, his back has that i'm in pain humped back. I see that posture in my lab who is in pain from bad knees and hips. I even think the dog is careful when taking steps. So I was surprised when the playing scene came along. thus I might be way off.

[robinhuerta]

Honestly......I don't see anything "painful" in this dog.? He doesn't look "odd" or crippled....not to me anyway...
He just looks to be a very large, coated male from a multi bloodline.
He looks happy and healthy.....and the owners "obviously" think very highly of him to produce the video.....
To me...he looks like an average, over sized, coated male.....really...nothing more...nothing less.

[Mrs.K]

Originally Posted by Chicagocanine

I came across this video accidentally (was searching for something else) but something about this dog seems "off" so I was wondering, is it just me or does anyone else notice it or does anyone know what the problem might be to cause this, or is it just the dog's conformation?

Link:

Dailymotion - Gentle Giant German Shepherd Ash - Giant German Shepherds - a Animals video

I tell you what is off. We are so used to our energetic, driven, fast and agile dogs that anything else, that doesn't come close to our agile dogs, seems off. Too big, too heavy, not agile/graceful enough... just looks off.

[4TheDawgies]

Originally Posted by Mrs.K

I tell you what is off. We are so used to our energetic, driven, fast and agile dogs that anything else, that doesn't come close to our agile dogs, seems off. Too big, too heavy, not agile/graceful enough... just looks off.

good point!

[dawnandjr]

I think part of what I am seeing and not used to is the roached back. Although it is not extreme. When he walks he goes down on his hocks on his back legs. He doesnt look painful in any way, it is just his conformation.

[CLARKE-DUNCAN]

I think that this dog looks fine. perhaps just a little stiff maybe, And his back looks over arched, But he doesn't look in any pain or anything. The music was a little sad for a happy shepherd playing with the other dog!

[PaddyD]

Originally Posted by dawnandjr

I think part of what I am seeing and not used to is the roached back. Although it is not extreme. When he walks he goes down on his hocks on his back legs. He doesnt look painful in any way, it is just his conformation.

I agree. His movement matches his size and structure. Kind of stodgy. Some people like that big hairy look. Some people like to say how BIG
their dog is. BIG BIG BIG

[Elaine]

He's obviously way too big, but what makes him look odd is that he walks under himself with his rear end and I don't like his tail set.

[Wolfiesmom]

Originally Posted by Mrs.K

I tell you what is off. We are so used to our energetic, driven, fast and agile dogs that anything else, that doesn't come close to our agile dogs, seems off. Too big, too heavy, not agile/graceful enough... just looks off.

That's it, he looks listless.