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by minro on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
I know absolutely nothing about conformation, but wanted to see what folks around here thought of my (a little over) 1.5 year old male. The physical attributes of my dogs have never mattered too much to me, aside from health, but I guess it doesn't hurt to learn :)
Pedigree and a few photos (I should mention, the first two are of him in his "stand" command. No idea how to stack!)
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=1821113-mako-vom-true-haus
Pedigree and a few photos (I should mention, the first two are of him in his "stand" command. No idea how to stack!)
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=1821113-mako-vom-true-haus
by ziegenfarm on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
typical working dog structure. :) impressive pedigree. looks like a nice dog & should be able to do ipo with no problem
or real work as well.
pjp
or real work as well.
pjp
by fawndallas on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
Horribly ugly dog. You can send him my way to ease your poor eyes, as no one should be torched to have to look at that dog every day. 
Good looking Sable.
Good looking Sable.
by Ruger1 on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
I think the top two pics do him no justice,,I would take a few others..
He looks to have nice dark pigment and a masculine head..:)
He looks to have nice dark pigment and a masculine head..:)
by Prager on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
The beauty of GSD should be derived from his ability to work. It is the beauty of an athlete or a blacksmith.
It should project, health, stamina, endurance, natural balance, strength, dexterity, purpose in motion and action, confidence, adequacy in all activity, and nobility. If your dog reflects these attributes then he has good structure.
You can be the judge of that better then anybody else. He is your dog.
Prager Hans
It should project, health, stamina, endurance, natural balance, strength, dexterity, purpose in motion and action, confidence, adequacy in all activity, and nobility. If your dog reflects these attributes then he has good structure.
You can be the judge of that better then anybody else. He is your dog.
Prager Hans
by Ruger1 on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
Hans I agree,,but all that, and esthetic beauty too , is even better,,;)
by minro on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
Thanks everyone. He's a great little worker. I know nothing about conformation, but I do know a bit about working ability :) He's maturing very nicely with a great civil edge. As far as a sport dog, there are definitely better, but as far as a PPD, he's great. He has an on/off switch that none of my past dogs have had; makes living in a huge urban environment with a high drive dog much, much easier.
by Nans gsd on 02 May 2013 - 13:05
Very handsome; and YES you are right it does not hurt to broaden your spectrum and learn how to critique conformation and movement. Let us see him at 3 years old. Better age to critique. Good luck Nan
by Ibrahim on 02 May 2013 - 19:05
Not the best picture and not the best stack, difficult to comment on his front angulation, upper arm and shoulder blade placement. Good proportions of a medium sized male sable colored GSD, good size of head, good high withers, good strong back of good length, slightly short and steep croup, slightly high tailset, good tail, good hind angulation, good strong hocks, good tight feet. Beautiful color and rich pigment, adding that to what Ziegenfarm said, you have a valuable companion, enjoy him.
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Ibrahim
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Ibrahim
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