Conformation Experts Wanted......... - Page 1

So, I have posted my boy on a couple other forums and wanted Critiques of his conformation. Someone on one of them mentioned that he has weak pasterns. I'd like more opinions on his conformation. He is a working line bred dog, no showlines so I don't have hope of him finishing in the conformation ring.

Here are the stacked shots......I'm getting better at stacking him and I know that his ears need to come forward!!!!

ALL Critiques and Opinions are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Courtney

He is a good looking dog, especially for a working line. You have nothing to worry about. I am not conf. expert but seen quite few working line and yours looks very good.

Overall he is a decent looking male for working lines and you are getting the hang of stacking him and with practice, will do better. Pasterns should be at about an angle of 22 degrees. If his are more than that, it is only slight, so I would not worry about that. He does have some other typical faults found in working line fronts and rear, but overall, he still would rate at least a "good" (G) in conformation, and if really fit, and shown well, might even rate a 'very good" (SG). He has very nice pigment and a nice head that is very masculine. He looks young and he will fill out more. Keep him lean, enjoy him and forget what people say. If you are participating in Schutzhund, take him to a show for fun sometime and get a conformation judge to rate him for you. In this, remember, no dog is perfect and that there are other factors too that should be considered when thinking about any dog. What is his temperament and working ability like? That, in my opinion, is every bit as important as how he looks, barring some gross deficiency which this male does not demonstrate.

Good luck.

Thanks for the replies!!!!!! I love my boy!!!!

As far as workablility goes.....he is the BEST IMHO!!!! His tempermant is absolutely solid. He is great in ALL situations...watching the fireworks and motorcross events around tons of people....he is unflappable in any situation so far. I have pushed him to see what reactions I'll get and he has done GREAT!!!

He works his heart out and won't stop unless I make him! He's excellent for what I wanted and could care less if he gets a conformation rating although I'd love for him to have one!!

Courtney

nice looking boy!   I would think that he could get a conformation rating easily.  I would think G or SG, but I'm no expert.  Also depends on the dog's age sometimes as well and whether or not the dog is breed surveyed

My working line female just got a V rating, so you never know!   

You just need to make sure that you show him under a judge who is working line friendly.  Wilfried Scheld is one that comes to mind....

The week prior to the V rating, she was rated KKl1 under a Helmut Konig, so he too appreciates a working dog!