ideal croups - Page 2

anand v, you have asked a question that is controversial and hard to answer.  Personally, I would rather have a GSD which is a less extreme mover with a perfectly sloped correct, but slightly short croup, than a GSD with a perfect croup or more extreme, less balanced, coordinated movement.  Some of the greatest GSDs ever have moved off lead like a well oiled machine with perfect coordination between the front and rear and a bit less extension and range of motion at both ends than more extreme moving GSDs.  I think one is best to select for overall harmony and balance because this provides effortless ability to cover ground and work all day.  It is a matter of working efficiency.

Consider one of the greatest GSD breeding kennels in the world, Kirshental Kennels.  He has bred many working GSDs with ideal and balanced movement that look good with correct proportions and angles, have great pigment, have ideal temperament and can win or place highly in the zuchtschau ring, and most importantly can make ideal family pets.  Isn't this what everyone should be attempting to breed for? In addition I have seen some GSDs from exclusive working lines that that have very good confirmation, correct proportions, short backs and can move very correctly as well as have correct working temperament and make great family pets. Who cares what the lines are as long as the GSD looks like a GSD should, moves like a GSD should and acts like a GSD should.  It always comes down to the individual GSD itself no matter what the breeding.

thanks for your valuable input  mr. preston.

anand v