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So, since joining this forum, I've learned quite a bit about the different Working Lines/Showlines and what not, but I'd like to further expand my knowledge with information that is correct. I began "Googling" answers to questions I have, but I am getting different answers, so I'd like to ask you guys instead. I have a few questions, some of which I think I know the answers to (Though I'd rather not assume, hence why I am asking), so here they are in no particular order:
1. What is the difference between a "Roached back" and a "Sloped back"? I believe I have an idea, but I'd like to clear up any misconceptions I may have and get the true definition.
2. Do you more often see "Roached backs" or "Sloped backs" in American Lines? I ask this question because I went looking for the answer recently and everything I got was conflicting. Some people said they never see "Sloped backs" in the AKC Showring. Others said all the time, some said "Roached". I'd like to know what you guys have seen.
3. Do you more often see "Roached backs" or "Sloped backs" in German Lines? This question applies to both Showlines and Working Lines. What do you see more often of in both? I got conflicting answers on this, too, so I have no idea what to think.
4. Do American Showlines really have more incidences of Hip Dysplasia than German Lines, or is this a fallacy? This may sound like a silly question, but I've heard some people say that's BS, some say it's absolutely true.
5. What Lines tend to weigh more, German or American? Again, maybe a seemingly silly question. I always thought American had a tendency to weigh more, but I've encountered some some people who tell me the contrary, which makes no sense to me and confuses the heck out of me.
That's all I can think of for right now. If you guys would be so kind as to enlighten me, it would be much appreciated. If any other questions come up, I'll add them to this thread.
So, since joining this forum, I've learned quite a bit about the different Working Lines/Showlines and what not, but I'd like to further expand my knowledge with information that is correct. I began "Googling" answers to questions I have, but I am getting different answers, so I'd like to ask you guys instead. I have a few questions, some of which I think I know the answers to (Though I'd rather not assume, hence why I am asking), so here they are in no particular order:
1. What is the difference between a "Roached back" and a "Sloped back"? I believe I have an idea, but I'd like to clear up any misconceptions I may have and get the true definition.
2. Do you more often see "Roached backs" or "Sloped backs" in American Lines? I ask this question because I went looking for the answer recently and everything I got was conflicting. Some people said they never see "Sloped backs" in the AKC Showring. Others said all the time, some said "Roached". I'd like to know what you guys have seen.
3. Do you more often see "Roached backs" or "Sloped backs" in German Lines? This question applies to both Showlines and Working Lines. What do you see more often of in both? I got conflicting answers on this, too, so I have no idea what to think.
4. Do American Showlines really have more incidences of Hip Dysplasia than German Lines, or is this a fallacy? This may sound like a silly question, but I've heard some people say that's BS, some say it's absolutely true.
5. What Lines tend to weigh more, German or American? Again, maybe a seemingly silly question. I always thought American had a tendency to weigh more, but I've encountered some some people who tell me the contrary, which makes no sense to me and confuses the heck out of me.
That's all I can think of for right now. If you guys would be so kind as to enlighten me, it would be much appreciated. If any other questions come up, I'll add them to this thread.