Do you prefer saddle back markings or the blanket markings for a german shepherd? - Page 2

GsdLoverr729 · 08-12-2012, 11:51 AM

I voted for blanket back, because I love darker colors. But my girl is a saddleback and I love her look. And I adore red/black saddlebacks. (:

paulag1955 · 08-12-2012, 11:54 AM

I'm leaning towards the saddle back, as my frequent questions about Thor's coloration may have led y'all to believe. BUT if Thor turns out to be a blanket back the, obviously, blanket back will be best!

Jag · 08-13-2012, 01:08 AM

I've had almost exclusively saddle backs... black and red. My first sable is coming. I used to not be overly fond of the sables, but over the years they've grown on me. I've also seen a few blankets that I thought were stunning.

elisabeth_00117 · 08-13-2012, 01:26 AM

I grew up with the typical saddle (West German Showlines) but when Stark came home, I quickly changed my tune! I LOVE the blanketed look!

arycrest · 08-13-2012, 07:38 AM

I like 'em both, but I guess I prefer the blanket backs!!!

SueDoNimm · 08-13-2012, 11:47 AM

I have a preference for saddle backs, but I love the striping (like Stark's above) that blanket backs sometimes have on their chests/shoulders.

selzer · 08-13-2012, 01:36 PM

I like the saddle look more. Rushie was a blanket and Ninja is, Gretta could go either way I guess. All the rest are saddles. If that is Stark in the photos, I would call that a saddle, not that it matters really. But I always thought that a blanket back is pretty much dark from the neck to the tail area, though Rush's started to fade a bit.

My blankets:
Rush:

Ninja:

Ninja's litter sister, Milla on the same day, definitely a saddle back in the making:

WendyDsMom · 08-13-2012, 02:09 PM

I love the saddle backs. Kayla was a saddle and most of my GSDs growing up were saddle. It's just a nice distinction...

So why weren't SABLES mentioned? It's DISCRIMINATION!!! Poor Sables, get no love. Just 'cause they look like Mals.

SueDoNimm · 08-22-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by selzer

But I always thought that a blanket back is pretty much dark from the neck to the tail area, though Rush's started to fade a bit.

One thing I read said that blanket backs have black extending down to the elbow, but then what is a bi-color? Just a tiny bit of tan/red on the feet and the rest black?

This is a dog that we were going to adopt from the rescue. We were just waiting for his neuter and then we were going to bring him home, but they found a serious heart murmur when he went to be neutered. I still think he's one of the prettiest shepherds I've seen.

Bear GSD · 08-22-2012, 04:38 PM

I can't decide between the two. My last GSD was a saddle back, but Bear hasn't made up his mind yet and he could go either way at this point.
At what age do they have their adult coat?

View Poll Results: Do you prefer saddle back markings or full blanket markings on a german shepherd?
Saddle Back	22	40.74%
Blanket Back	32	59.26%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

08-12-2012, 11:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	I voted for blanket back, because I love darker colors. But my girl is a saddleback and I love her look. And I adore red/black saddlebacks. (: __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

08-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 3,419	I'm leaning towards the saddle back, as my frequent questions about Thor's coloration may have led y'all to believe. BUT if Thor turns out to be a blanket back the, obviously, blanket back will be best! __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) Thor - GSD (3/12/12) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-13-2012, 01:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	I've had almost exclusively saddle backs... black and red. My first sable is coming. I used to not be overly fond of the sables, but over the years they've grown on me. I've also seen a few blankets that I thought were stunning. __________________ Wrath of Grim z Dragon "Mr. Grim"- Threaten my handler. I dare you.

08-13-2012, 01:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 8,328	I grew up with the typical saddle (West German Showlines) but when Stark came home, I quickly changed my tune! I LOVE the blanketed look! __________________ Battleborn Hundesport K-W German Shepherd Club

08-13-2012, 07:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,915	I like 'em both, but I guess I prefer the blanket backs!!! __________________ Gayle ... Slider, Bruiser & Faith At the Bridge: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, Honey & Mac

08-13-2012, 11:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
SueDoNimm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 261	I have a preference for saddle backs, but I love the striping (like Stark's above) that blanket backs sometimes have on their chests/shoulders. __________________ Jerry, CGC - born 12/8/2009, adopted 7/7/2012

08-13-2012, 01:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 20,811	I like the saddle look more. Rushie was a blanket and Ninja is, Gretta could go either way I guess. All the rest are saddles. If that is Stark in the photos, I would call that a saddle, not that it matters really. But I always thought that a blanket back is pretty much dark from the neck to the tail area, though Rush's started to fade a bit. My blankets: Rush: Ninja: Ninja's litter sister, Milla on the same day, definitely a saddle back in the making: __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC & Babs, CD RA CGC HIC (not AKC) Heidi, RA CGC & Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC & Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly CGC & Bear Gretta Hepzibah

08-13-2012, 02:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
WendyDsMom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 212	I love the saddle backs. Kayla was a saddle and most of my GSDs growing up were saddle. It's just a nice distinction... So why weren't SABLES mentioned? It's DISCRIMINATION!!! Poor Sables, get no love. Just 'cause they look like Mals. __________________ Rita Wendy Darling (GSD) Gidget (Min Pin) Bailey (Choco Lab) Chachi, Bonnie, Rico, Jelly Bean and Hank (Da Birds) ************************************* Kayla Marie

08-22-2012, 04:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bear GSD Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,930	I can't decide between the two. My last GSD was a saddle back, but Bear hasn't made up his mind yet and he could go either way at this point. At what age do they have their adult coat? __________________ Bear GSD 10/16/11 Elsa GSD 12/23/03 - 11/10/11

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