Ok, I've found out that she's not a Malinois, and GSD seems to be the concensus - Page 2

about how old is she?
please post a photo in a "stack" position........ i bet her tummy wont look nearly as tucked.
to me she looks like a full GSD...

Thanks again, all.

Sitasmom... by general calculation she's about 2 1/2. I read up on stacking and did my best here, which I realize ain't so great. She was not exactly enthused.... so hope it helps.

(btw, I'm loving looking at all the pix on this forum!)

she's a shepherd!

stack is pretty good for a first timer.....

if you want to improve, it takes 3 people.....

#1 holds the camera about 24" above the ground
#2 positions the dog
#3 is in front of the dog with a treat or toy


Stack 1, is the usual over stretched stack, note that the lines drawn are not horizontal. 





Stack to, while not perfect is better....


Start with by placing the front legs and then adjust the hind legs. It takes a bit of training, at first the dog needs to be rewarded just for standing still, later rewarded for standing with the the close leg positioned, and then the far leg positioned... once she will stand quietly in a position, then you can take photos and decide which you like the best....

It is hard to say (like you said she is very dark) but it does look like she is a purebred GSD to me. I love the photos even though she doesn't look like she is enjoying herself very much. She looks like a smaller and darker version of my own rescue dog. I am surprised someone would call her a belgian malinois as I don't think she looks anything like that. Enjoy her!!

Sitasmom: you're the best. Thank you thank you thank you. I definitely need to work on my stacking and will rope a few friends into it. Those pix are very helpful and I see a big difference between them. I was actually amazed that Katie stood still in that position long enough for me to step back and take the pix. She was a trooper! And I rewarded her with treats of course.

Echo: you're also the best. I really appreciate all your comments!

This is a great forum and I've learned a lot already and will continue to be a regular visitor.

Thanks to all of you for your help.
Balanchine aka David and Katie the GSD

Here's the last pic I'll post, the day I rescued her from the shelter here in Los Angeles. They'd had her listed as a stray. I didn't even see her ears go up until a day later... and didn't even know they would, she was so scared. You may also be able to see how her ribs were sticking out. But so sweet and gentle despite all she'd gone through. Ultimately of course, as the saying goes, I'm not sure who rescued whom!

she seems like the ideal pet! i'm so glad you rescued her...... too many good dogs at shelters.