Dry Bone ???..

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by Ruger1 on 28 October 2011 - 00:10

Please, would someone tell me what this term means. I heard it used quite a lot at the show by the judges..Thanks..: )

by Rasenhof on 28 October 2011 - 08:10

Dry Bone in conformation (vs Wet Bone ?) refers to the leg bones. They are devoid of surplus soft tissue. No extra flesh. The whole dog probably is "dry", a lean, hard, muscular dog.
Rasenhof

by Ruger1 on 01 November 2011 - 05:11

Thank you for the explanation..: )

by SitasMom on 10 November 2011 - 22:11

This is what I understand the terms to refer to.....

dry = not loose skinned especially around the mouth, but also in general - tight lean body with skin to match....
bone = more substance of bone - big head, thicker legs

expression = overall apearance that fits the standard
typey = overall appearance that fits the standard - used more as typey bitch or typey dog and refering to both breed standard and secondary sex charrasitcs.

by windwalker18 on 14 December 2011 - 07:12

Most working line dogs are "dry", most of your top showline dogs are "wet". While folks talk in terms of bone, it's just as much about body type and looseness of muscle/skin. My WL male is very dry... you can't pinch an inch anywhere on his body as he's so solidly muscled. The show line (American) male I owned was very wet type, While I never allowed him to get overweight you could get a good hold of the flesh on him anywhere along his neck, or back.

by VKGSDs on 14 December 2011 - 18:12

My breeder told me wet/dry is like a noodle. A wet noodle is loose and flimsy. A dry noodle is stiff and tight. My WGSL male has always been "dry". Even as a puppy he beat ASL dogs in the AKC ring because his movement was dry and the ASL puppies were flopping all over. My WL male was more wet/loose as a puppy but has tighten up with age and muscle and now is probably an even better mover (more balanced).

by Ruger1 on 14 December 2011 - 19:12

Can we see wet and dry boned in a picture or is it something you have to feel??,,,I would love to see a picture of examples of each..If I understand you all correctly it can be seen in the movement of the dog whether or not they are wet or dry boned.???...My male has very loose skin..It almost appears that he has not grown into himself yet,..lol,,is that what we are talking about??..Does this have to do with genetics or the physical condition of the dog...??

Thanks..Its so confusing..;)

by VKGSDs on 14 December 2011 - 19:12

I believe the answer is both...and both!

As far as movement goes, I think you can see wet/dry, but obviously putting your hands on the dog helps to assess the overall condition.

And I think it can be due to a combination of genes, age/maturity, training, and condition.

by windwalker18 on 14 December 2011 - 20:12

The first dog is "Dry" in comparison to the 2nd dog... both are "show line" from different eras. almost all the show line dogs now are wet in type. (btw, the 1st dog is Bernd V. Kallengarten, the 2nd is Schicco)

by Ruger1 on 16 December 2011 - 18:12

Thanks for the responses...:)

I thought dry bone was preferably, but I think I prefer wet bone..lol..It is very hard to visualize. I think that feeling it would help me to understand it better..

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