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by Ibrahim on 01 February 2014 - 16:02
Thanks Grass Dog, I appreciate that. Thanks Ruger1 for the ndetailed comment.
Ibrahim
Ibrahim
by Dawulf on 01 February 2014 - 16:02
He also looked a bit gimpy to me (very newbieish and not a SL person). I'd like to see a video of him trotting around off-leash, and on tougher ground. He does not seem to have that free, flowing, floating trot that I like to see.
I am super picky about the type of conformation I like as well (again, not a SL person)... The curve of his back seems far to extreme to me, again I'd like to see him standing freely, on his own merits, just to see if he has that eternally pooping look to him, or if he does straighten out and look like a normal dog, like some SL's do. He could be darker, and is his head a bit domed? For breeding quality, I also think you could do better... but that is just my opinion. :)
I am super picky about the type of conformation I like as well (again, not a SL person)... The curve of his back seems far to extreme to me, again I'd like to see him standing freely, on his own merits, just to see if he has that eternally pooping look to him, or if he does straighten out and look like a normal dog, like some SL's do. He could be darker, and is his head a bit domed? For breeding quality, I also think you could do better... but that is just my opinion. :)
by Blitzen on 01 February 2014 - 16:02
Ibrahim, I like his head and expression. His ears were taped I think, so that would be a concern for me if I wanted a dog for breeding. I'd like to see more leg, he is not 50:50 and his back is too short and roachy for me. I prefer a dog that holds it's topline firm when it moves. This dog does not do that. He is not harmonious, he looks as if he is made up of several different dogs. He has more rear angulation than shoulder layback; more drive than reach. He does not full open his shoulder joint on the movement video. He "lifts" meaning he does not move with his feet close to the ground. However, the handler is not allowing him to move out. I don't see any lameness myself. The ground is unlevel. He needs to be judged moving on a hard surface. Compare his movement to Dingo's. No GSD will ever equal that, but there are many who can come closer than this dog.
I would also need to see his hip and elbow xrays and to know that he was not missing any teeth and had a scissors bite. Personally, I'd want to see a DM test, thyroid, and cardiac evaluation; that may or may not be important to you.
This is not a dog I would import sight unseen. Keep looking, my friend, I think you can find a better dog.
I would also need to see his hip and elbow xrays and to know that he was not missing any teeth and had a scissors bite. Personally, I'd want to see a DM test, thyroid, and cardiac evaluation; that may or may not be important to you.
This is not a dog I would import sight unseen. Keep looking, my friend, I think you can find a better dog.
by Ibrahim on 01 February 2014 - 19:02
Thank you Dawulf and Blitzen, my good friends. Yes I can see what both of you are talking about, thank you so so much.
Ibrahim
Ibrahim
by Ruger1 on 15 February 2014 - 15:02
Ibrahim!!..What did you ever decide between the two?,,,Update!!,,
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