Why are extreme stacked pics so popular? - Page 2

ceddyg--- I never said anything was incorrect---i don't know enough yet about the breed or the standard to make that statement, i was just wondering what was the purpose, and "if" there was a purpose....i was refering to some of the ads that are on the pages, when i see one that represents what im asking about do i just click on that pic then copy it into the post?

~JULIE~

Julie,

If you admitted that you dont know much about the standard or the breed why would you make such a negative statement about something you dont understand? Everything has a purpose. I may or may not be overangulated or what have you but it had a purpose at one time in the breed.  I am awaiting the ads. I hope i can then give you a little insight about the form of the Shepherd.

ceddyg

Everything in EXTREME is getting away from the true GSD standards... And that include extremely sharp dogs and extremely beautiful ones also... I prefer a Utility dog over a Sporting dog...

I don't think you have to be around GSD's long or even at all, to see some of the pictures and just say to yourself, "that doesn't look right"

Julie, the easiest thing to do is just copy the link at the top of the page, and cut and paste. Pasting pictures in these forums is a bit fiddly, and may not work.

ceddyg---i stated MO of what i thought it looked like, MO is my reason for asking the question. IMO, it does not look "pretty" for a dog to be EXTREMELY stacked, so is there a purpose for it, or is it just for looks? because if it's just for looks , IMO, it does'nt look pretty, in others eyes it might look good, everyone has a right to their own opinion. usually when you give a reason for asking a question, it helps someone to answer you better. BTW-- i had to step away from the comp for a min so i haven't had a chance to look for any ad's, but on the other hand, I think that by coping someone's pic then posting it on here saying this looks bad, would be a personal attack--and i really don't want to do that.

so all i really wanted to know was, is there a purpose behind stacking? and im sorry if i offended you, i did not think about what it would sound like to those who do like the stacked pose, i should have just asked my question without the negative statements, that was wrong of me on my part. ...I have a sable GSD and i imagine some don't like that color, they would prefer b&t or whatever, and i would not be offended because that would just be their opinion, but if someone came on here and said...B&T is better cause all sables are ugly...blahblahblah...i guess i'd be a little offended..so again sorry...

p.s. can you post a pic of you think is a nice stack? i really just want to know what is considered the right way, and if you wouldn't feel uncomfortable doing it you could show one they wrong way....i will find one that IMO looks "pretty"

~JULIE~ <-----lessoned learned--sorry to anyone else offeneded by my post

Julie, it doesn't take much to po some on this board, so don't worry about it. You asked a legimate question. I took it to mean you thought some dogs were actually stacked to "appear" as if they had a roached topline. While some may be, others that look like that in a stack are also that way when standing naturally and it really shows  up when they gait. 

the pic of the GSD that stays on the top of the page..the one next to the sites name, i think looks nice

and this one

and this one

LOL..Sorry..while i was searching for pics i looked over and saw my pup sleepin on the couch like this and i couldn't resist : )...well did i get a smile out of ya? :)

~julie~

Blitzen--thanks, that is pretty much what i meant, was it done purposly and why? i just figured if it was done purposly, there must be a purpose for it....

~julie~

Julie,

the dogs are stacked, so the judge can describe them accurately in a show or breed survey. It is called a "three legged" stack, because when you take a look from the side, the frontlegs (appearing as one because they are close together)  should be in one line straight in a 90 degree angle to the chest. If the dog is alert, his withers are very high. The rear is stretched out, so the judge can see the rear angulation in one glance. The handler who stacks the dog will take the rear leg close to him and position it under the dog and the other rear leg is stretched out. Again, all this is done to present the dog to the judge. This way, the judge can describe the dog in one glance.

Now, some handlers have developed extreme stacks. For example, AKC handlers stretch the dogs out so much that their hocks are flat on the ground. Some German handlers tug the front legs too far under. That will create a "round back" look. If the rear leg is tugged under too much and the other stretched out, that creates a "two-angle" back. It is a matter of taste, but I personally prefer a more natural look.

Chris