Please critique this 8 year old male - Page 2

Hundmutter, the other ear is a piece of broken cartilage that's causing the bend :(  The other ear never waved in motion when it was up, and I suspect the one that is up wouldn't wave either if not for the busted cartilage.  I'm amazed that ear stood at all, lol

 I bet this dog could win a Veteran Class or two
That is VERY kind of you!  Thank you for such a wonderful compliment!

His good thick coat makes his neck look a little short & 'stuffy' and I think does not help the proportional
Agreed.  I also always wanted more bredth of chest.  He is a bit narrow looking at him from the front.  Depth is good, but he lacks the width.

What's his pedigree ?
You're going to laugh so hard when you see it, lol.  I don't know what "clicked" in his ped, but whatever it was produced an amazing strong, sound dog, and I've had a lot of people (experienced schutzhunders) comment on that.

Here you go.  The picture posted on his pedigree is of him at age 5
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=513150

So sad about his ears, fate had it out for them huh?   The only fault that stands out to me is his faded saddle.  

Otherwise, what a wonderful looking guy!  Excellent shape for his age!  

Looking at his photo on his pedigree page, his head/ears looked good.  His tail set is a tad high, which to me says his croup is a tad steep, even though it doesn't really show in his topline.  I do prefer a straighter topline, but his flows well.  Overall I think he's a very nice looking guy.  
His pedigree is pretty interesting!  If I hadn't seen it I would have assumed that he was pure W. Ger. showlines.  I bet he gets his deep chest from the Am. Showlines.  

Yes, AKC does have veteran classes...not sure if UKC does, but they probably do. 

Excellent shape for his age!  
Thanks :)  I work hard to keep him in shape not just for his overall health as he ages, but also to keep him working safely for as long as possible.

I do prefer a straighter topline, but his flows well.
I share this sentiment.  Straighter would be better, but he's not hunchy, and he does have a nice wither.

His pedigree is pretty interesting!
It's pretty eclectic, lol. 

I have nothing much to add really, I only want to stress how good his withers are (SitasMom noticed them), excellent high and long withers, he reminds me of Ulk von Arlett. I bet this boy could improve the withers, substance & proportions, he doesn't have the exagerated hind angulation, I only wish he had more chest development and a longer front upper arm, that said his front angulation isn't bad at all.

Ibrahim 

This is a ver nice built dog..you do not see croups like that much and wish I did!!  He has a great wither, topline and front shoulder. yeah he is lacking in color but over all very nice dog.You should be proud..

Very nice topline, croup is outstanding..so what about the color ..very nice dog

i love you boy structure, it looks very good, to me the only thing i would like improve is pigment and   full chest.

i also have a 8 year old female with very good withers, there are some out there.
she is also in  very top shape.
have fun with your old guy , he looks wonderful-

Can you believe I only paid $250 for him?  LOL!

This dog made me fall in love with this breed...and it was a complete accident.

is this male still intact and does he still have little guys swimming
it was be a loss for people in your area not to use him.