Definition of "Wet" when describing a dog

by clc29 on 30 August 2012 - 15:08

I've seen this term used when describing a dog.......What does it mean?
I thought it meant that their jowls were loose.......but.......a friend told me this weekend that it refers to a dogs overall muscular condition.

Cheri

by Rik on 30 August 2012 - 16:08

usually refers to loose skin, most often in neck area.

hth,
Rik

by Hutchins on 31 August 2012 - 12:08

I have heard several respected breeders use the term, "Wet" when referring to young dogs that have alot of loose skin over the entire body. However, I have seen this change as they got older, matured and filled out physically. On the other hand I have seen some that never filled out that loose skin and to an extent, they remained with that wet look for their entire life.

I have also heard that term used to describe the jowl area of a dog's mouth. Usually that appearance is present on a large heavy headed dog, more often seen on males. That's not to say females do not have that appearance, its just not as common.

Hope this helps.

by clc29 on 31 August 2012 - 13:08

Thank you Rik and Hutchings for your definitions :)

How much skin is too much?..........How do you determine if a dog is "wet"?.........Is this considered a fault?

by marjorie on 31 August 2012 - 13:08

Wet is also a type of movement in ASL.

Marjorie
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by marjorie on 31 August 2012 - 13:08

Wet is also a type of movement in ASL.

Marjorie
http://www.gsdbbr.org The German Shepherd Dog Breed Betterment Registry (a health registry for registered German Shepherds)
BE PROACTIVE!
http://mzjf.com --> The Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group http://www.mzjf.info/hgate

by Heideloh on 31 August 2012 - 14:08

It is the opposite of dry and firm and means bit too heavy and a bit flabby during movement, e.g. no firm or solid back, no muscles, etc. kc

by djc on 31 August 2012 - 18:08

I believe that it most commonly is in reference to general looseness in the joints, muscles, as well as the body/skin. I would think that it is correct to assume that it is the opposite of dry and firm.

by EuroShepherd on 01 September 2012 - 07:09

tendons and ligaments play a major role in a dog's appearance and movement of wet and loose or dry and tight.

Though it is possible to have loose skin and tight ligaments and tendons

by guddu on 01 September 2012 - 13:09

Is this a wet dog ?
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=596320

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