"Thick-boned" and "large bones", in GSDs

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by dAWgESOME on 05 February 2011 - 20:02

I'll "throw myself to the wolves".....

Recently acquired a male with more "bone" then any other GSD I have ever owned or have know up close and personal. He is very athletic and I plan to have him breed surveyed this spring so I can get an "official" judgment of him. Here are some photos, let me know what you think.

Natural Stand -

Movement-

and he can "get some air"

by vfg on 05 February 2011 - 21:02

dAWqEsome,
The dog is BEAUTIFUL. - I really think so.

My point is tottally different, if this dog had to work with cattle it would probaby not be very efficient.

Thanks for sharing the photos, and congratulations for a beautiful dog!!

(Regarding for the post of Jenni78 it is not worth a reply)

by Jenni78 on 05 February 2011 - 21:02

WHY could that dog not work cattle? You have no idea if it could or not.

Size of an animal and bone density of an animal are totally and completely different subjects. Furthermore, I don't truly think either are what you're talking about. Structure, IMO, is more of a determining factor in how much/how long/how well a dog can work for extended periods of time. Maybe you don't understand the terms you're using and that's why no one has understood or agreed with you.

What do you think of this dog, VFG?

by mollyandjack on 05 February 2011 - 21:02

Obviously Jenni, that dog is too big-boned to work ;-)

by SportySchGuy on 05 February 2011 - 21:02

A gsd is not going to work cattle like a Red Heeler or as the CL people say "Healer" LOL, Border Collie or Kelpie. Sure that dog could work cattle as efficiently as any GSD could but working cattle covers a lot of territory so your point is kinda vague.

by vfg on 05 February 2011 - 21:02

The name of the breed is German SHEPHERD, does this gives any clue?

by mollyandjack on 05 February 2011 - 22:02

Actually, "German Shepherd Dog" and it's not supposed to be a Border Collie.

by vfg on 05 February 2011 - 22:02

True but irrelevant.

by Jenni78 on 05 February 2011 - 22:02

Person is a shepherd; dog is a shepherd's dog.

VFG, what IS your point? Have you figured it out yet? You're quick to criticize and make blanket statements, but you don't seem too interested in explaining to us what it is you really mean.

Mollyandjack, that dog is IMO, moderate. I would really like to hear VFG's take on the dog though. VFG, care to humor me and give your opinion? I think it could get interesting in terms of discussion;-) PLLLEEEEEEASE?

by mollyandjack on 05 February 2011 - 22:02

I think we may be on the same page here ;-)

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