German Shepherd dog

Over here she is 12 months.

over here she is 15months old. I think she has improved. She does get proffesional ring training now. Your honest opinions will be appreciated!

YR-  I was thinking the same thing. lol  The dog above in the first picture does not have that rich red looking color, is significantly more masculine looking than the one on the bottom, and the head is much bigger in the above photo.  Almost looks like the one above is a male and the one on the bottom would be female???  Just my observation.

They sure stand the same though.  And both are east/west and a little cow-hocked.  LOL I'm getting a headache staring at them now.  It's like those "can you spot the difference?" pictures.

The first picture is in the sun the second is in the shade.  This can have a dramatic affect on the way the color looks on the same dog.

I have to agree with everyone else that both picture's do not look like the same dog, but if by chance it is the same dog then yes she has dramatically improved for the better.

You wont believe me but, that is the same dog. She was in better condition when she was younger. She just got over kennel cough right now and because of that she has lost A LOT of weight. So do u think her structure has improved?

Guys I dont want to sound immature but i promise you that she is the same dog. She has lost a lot of weight and has become taller. Her withers have improved and so has her top line. I took the 1st picture in a lot of sunlight with the flash on. The other picture was taken in the evening with the flash off. Otherwise i am the proud owner of this dog and she is the same dog.  LMAO! Oh and sometimes she curves her tail a bit. Its not like that permantly.

You got it!

OK so let's say it is your dog in all 3 pictures ,your dog in the second picture looks worse then in the first and pedigree database photo, so what improvement are you looking for? If you dog was sick before the second photo ,I do not understand what you want us to see?  I am glad he is doing better (if he is) he looks like a nice dog.But I don't get the improvement you are looking for..

What is the actual color of your dog or which picture is closest to being actual color?

As for color - I have to agree that depending on the light - a black and red can look alot different if taken in different light.  Molly has a very vibrant red, but some pictures show up light a light tan.  Might look like a different dog because the colors are so drastic, however in the 2 pictures above - they certianly look like different dogs, but I am by no means an expert.

Cheryl

Need to take a pic with the exact angle and pose as the first pic and it will be easier to comment.

The first pic appears to show gray/silver right in the middle of the black on her side but on the second pic it appears to not be there?  Most common for the gray/silver area to be bigger not smaller as the dog ages.

In the first pic the coats appears to be thicker/longer (possibly) than the second pic based on in the first pic the collar does not show while in the second pic the collar stands out alot.

The reason I wanted to see an exact pose is that in the first pic the neck seems to be alot thicker than ion the second pic where she is actually older.

I am not understanding why everyone is accusing her of lying.  Sure the dog looks different, but the angle the pic was taken isn't the same, it's not taken in the same light or in the same position. 

She says the dog lost weight from being sick and as for the coat...it's likely she's blown her coat from the first pic which can make a big difference.

Geez it's not like she posted a second picture of a VA bitch there and saying "look at my bitch now!"

My point is why would she lie?

The shoulder lay is wrong.  She's better stacked in the 2nd photo, but honestly she doesn't seem well balanced in either photo.  Perhaps better stacking would change things a bit?  In any case one cannot change the structure of the dog's front.  I do believe it's the same dog based on the angles of the front and rear. 

I've seen the sun wash out vivd red dogs to make them look very different.  Take your photos in evening sun with the sun behind you for the most accurate color in photos.

I think it's the same dog, because the angles of the front and rear seem the same. I have a "schwarz und braun" dog who looks brilliant red and black in early morning or especially evening sunlight so I know color can bleach in strong sunlight. 

Your dog looks as though she will move restricted in the forequarter when gaiting. I saw this same type of shoulder lay just yesterday in a show and the dog went best of breed anyway, outscoring a smaller bitch with a better gait, so you never know. If you and your ring trainer (who is presumably a handler and shows dogs) think your dog is good enough to show, go ahead and more power to you.

Dogs do sometimes improve with age. A lot of puppies are "east-west" and cow-hocked when they are small but grow out of it. I'm not saying your dog is that, I'm just saying that GSDs often don't show their genetic structure until they mature. Structure is not only bone, but also ligaments and muscles and the interaction of these physical components. Sometimes maturity brings out the best.

I'm glad you picked the best conformation ring trainer in town. IMO, the best would be someone who is able to help you gait your dog properly, advises you on stacking and holding the leash, tells you honestly what your dog's faults are and how to minimize them while maximizing her good points and generally gives handling tips that the untrained don't know. BTW, the best trainer isn't always the most expensive. The best is someone who helps you and your dog be your best. That may sound like a platitude but it is true.