Is this normal? (stacking)

Chicagocanine · 03-27-2010, 01:47 AM

I just happened to come across this dog when doing a web search. I was just wondering if it is normal to stack a dog like this? It looks weird and uncomfortable to me but I don't know much about AKC conformation so I am curious if this is how they're commonly stacked.
Here's the link where I found it, with more photos that are similar.

Another one that is similar and seems to be at a show? (armband)

sagelfn · 03-27-2010, 02:01 AM

looks strange to me too

maybe they are trying to give the sloped back look when the dog doesn't have it?

Jessiewessie99 · 03-27-2010, 02:22 AM

that looks weird and painful.

abby · 03-27-2010, 09:30 AM

surely that cant be normal on how to present a dog

**Andaka** · 03-27-2010, 09:59 AM

Yes, it is a common look in the AKC/CKC shows, especially the specialty shows.The dogs have a long hind leg which enables the streched out, sloped back look.
And no, for these dogs it is not uncomfortable or painful.

**Samba** · 03-27-2010, 10:04 AM

I think it is to accentuate high wither look. The longer rear leg does make them look more extreme in the stack. The dogs pictured are over stretched as the hock should be set perpendicular to the ground. Daphne is right, it doesn't cause pain.

mjbgsd · 03-29-2010, 04:32 AM

Bleh....

Jessiewessie99 · 03-29-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mjbgsd

Bleh....

i agree.

DianeShepherd · 05-07-2010, 02:56 PM

Yes, It is normal show dogs that love the show ring start very young and are very at ease (stacking) standing in this position. They even take this position by themselves.

Anja1Blue · 05-07-2010, 04:52 PM

Dreadful - but typical of Am bred GSD's I've seen in shows. Not my cup of tea I'm afraid....
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03-27-2010, 01:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,520	Is this normal? (stacking) I just happened to come across this dog when doing a web search. I was just wondering if it is normal to stack a dog like this? It looks weird and uncomfortable to me but I don't know much about AKC conformation so I am curious if this is how they're commonly stacked. Here's the link where I found it, with more photos that are similar. Another one that is similar and seems to be at a show? (armband) __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

03-27-2010, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	looks strange to me too maybe they are trying to give the sloped back look when the dog doesn't have it? __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

03-27-2010, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	that looks weird and painful. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

03-27-2010, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,435	Yes, it is a common look in the AKC/CKC shows, especially the specialty shows.The dogs have a long hind leg which enables the streched out, sloped back look. And no, for these dogs it is not uncomfortable or painful. __________________ 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

03-29-2010, 04:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
mjbgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,877	Bleh.... __________________ Akbar- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1072443 Isa- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/175256

03-27-2010, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
abby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 272	surely that cant be normal on how to present a dog

03-27-2010, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,449	I think it is to accentuate high wither look. The longer rear leg does make them look more extreme in the stack. The dogs pictured are over stretched as the hock should be set perpendicular to the ground. Daphne is right, it doesn't cause pain.

05-07-2010, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
DianeShepherd New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 1	Yes, It is normal show dogs that love the show ring start very young and are very at ease (stacking) standing in this position. They even take this position by themselves. __________________ Diane

05-07-2010, 04:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anja1Blue Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver Colorado USA Posts: 3,472	Dreadful - but typical of Am bred GSD's I've seen in shows. Not my cup of tea I'm afraid.... __________________________________________ Susan Anja SchH3 GSD Conor GSD Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge

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