GSDs over 100lbs... How many ppl have one?

[Jd414]

So what about white GSDs? They're not within the breed standard right?


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[qbchottu]

Originally Posted by tds73

I do not know a lot about GSD standards and such, but isn't the reason for "american lines", kind of there to allow such dogs?

No. If by American lines you mean American showlines that are built for the AKC conformation venue, then they DO have a standard and oversized dogs are considered faults. Weight is not explicitly mentioned, but you will not see extremely large or oversized dogs showing in AKC conformation ring.

German Shepherd Dog Page
Size, Proportion, Substance
The desired height for males at the top of the highest point of the shoulder blade is 24 to 26 inches; and for bitches, 22 to 24 inches.
The German Shepherd Dog is longer than tall, with the most desirable proportion as 10 to 8½. The length is measured from the point of the prosternum or breastbone to the rear edge of the pelvis, the ischial tuberosity. The desirable long proportion is not derived from a long back, but from overall length with relation to height, which is achieved by length of forequarter and length of withers and hindquarter, viewed from the side.


There is nothing wrong with the dog you have. Enjoy it and be happy with it. But before the next one, it would be beneficial to browse through the "picking a breeder" threads to gain insight into supporting the right kind of breeder.

[FrankieC]

Originally Posted by Jd414

I agree some ppl want larger GSDs and that's ok. As long as they're healthy and have a solid temperament what's the big deal really? They are still German Shepherds... Maybe the breed standard needs to be rewritten (yea I said it lol). It's not fair to larger GSDs everyone is always bashing them like they're bad dogs. Ppl on here are funny...


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Well said!

[Muneraven]

Oh dear. I saw this thread and, gosh, my poodle-mix is over 80 lbs . . .Jaeger is growing so fast . . .I'm going to have two huge dogs, aren't I?

Okay. I am going to have to promise my partner that the next someday dog will be a lap dog that she can hold and breathe at the same time.

[Jax08]

I pulled a boy that was 100# and underweight by about 10# from my local shelter for rescue. The rescue called him the Shetland Pony dog. He was gorgeous. But I much prefer a dog that is within range. My girl is 24 1/2" and 65#. She's a great size.

[GusGus]

Originally Posted by Jd414

I agree some ppl want larger GSDs and that's ok. As long as they're healthy and have a solid temperament what's the big deal really? They are still German Shepherds... Maybe the breed standard needs to be rewritten (yea I said it lol). It's not fair to larger GSDs everyone is always bashing them like they're bad dogs. Ppl on here are funny...

I agree with you completely. I prefer bigger dogs, and love my large GSD. He doesn't meet breed standards because I'm sure he's too big and just because he's silver.

[Lilie]

Originally Posted by Jd414

I agree some ppl want larger GSDs and that's ok. As long as they're healthy and have a solid temperament what's the big deal really? They are still German Shepherds... Maybe the breed standard needs to be rewritten (yea I said it lol). It's not fair to larger GSDs everyone is always bashing them like they're bad dogs. Ppl on here are funny...


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That makes absolutely no sense to me at all. I want a German Shepherd. AKC states this what the 'standard' shepherd is supposed to be. Because people choose to deviate from that standard, certainly doesn't mean the standard should be rewritten.

If I wanted a 'large' dog, I would look for a breed whose standard is large. If I wanted a small dog, I'd look for a breed whose standard is small.

Also be aware that size isn't the only charecteristic that defines a GSD. What else should be rewritten so that people who's dogs don't fit the standard aren't offended?

Breeding (anything) doesn't produce cookie cutter results. You are going to have above or below standard dogs. Period. Certainly doesn't mean the standard should be rewritten.

And btw, I have a over sized, long haired, soft eared, washed out colored, AKC registered GSD. He does not meet the standard. I don't find those breeders who work hard to produce the best GSDs they possibly can within the standard 'funny' at all.

[Jd414]

Originally Posted by Lilie

That makes absolutely no sense to me at all. I want a German Shepherd. AKC states this what the 'standard' shepherd is supposed to be. Because people choose to deviate from that standard, certainly doesn't mean the standard should be rewritten.

If I wanted a 'large' dog, I would look for a breed whose standard is large. If I wanted a small dog, I'd look for a breed whose standard is small.

Also be aware that size isn't the only charecteristic that defines a GSD. What else should be rewritten so that people who's dogs don't fit the standard aren't offended?

Breeding (anything) doesn't produce cookie cutter results. You are going to have above or below standard dogs. Period. Certainly doesn't mean the standard should be rewritten.

And btw, I have a over sized, long haired, soft eared, washed out colored, AKC registered GSD. He does not meet the standard. I don't find those breeders who work hard to produce the best GSDs they possibly can within the standard 'funny' at all.

That's your opinion just as my post was my opinion...

I'm not offended that my dog won't meet some standard I could honestly care less... But when I post something about my large gsd on a GSD FORUM and ppl start talkin down on large GSDs because of a standard then yea I'm gonna say something... If you don't like large GSDs then why even look at this post in the first place


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[Jd414]

Originally Posted by Lilie

I want a German Shepherd.

Both of my dogs parents are DNA confirmed GSDs and they're both 100+ lbs



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[Syaoransbear]

I do, but not intentionally. I like him best around 95 actually, but he's around 115 at the moment.


This is a cruddy picture making him look even chunkier than he is, but it does show his height in comparison to a dining room table. So he's pretty tall.

He's pretty fat right now because he's been busting into the garage and opening the cupboard that contains the dog food container(which itself is supposed to be unable to be opened by a dog) and then eating until he's practically comatose. We thought someone was leaving the cupboard open because it's 5 feet up but he was the one opening it himself and pulling out the container, and then somehow twisting the lid off.