what do you think of this dog? - Page 1

Looks like its far rear hock is actually turned in, which they tried to hide with the tail.
Note that the tail actually comes in front of the near foot, which isn't really a natural carriage for a tail.

I suspect they could not bring the far hock back far enough for a correct stack, because its too weak to support him.

He looks young, though, so who knows what will correct itself as he grows and matures.

Post a video of him working in a few months and I'll tell you what I think.

Very good front, expression, pigment, bone and type. High wither. Rear angulation is slightly pronounced for my personal taste but the rear is not totally set correctly, and it is not uncommon for a puppy to grow into their own angulation. Mudwick, it would be less work to simply set that back left leg correctly as opposed to "hide" it with the tail. I do not think they meant to hide anything. It's not that the hock is not far back enough, heavens, no, it is set a little crooked. The back right is set slightly too far back. Underline could be slightly more pronounced. Very difficult to judge any dog, especially a puppy, in one photo. How is the pup coming and going?

I'd like to see video of the pup in motion, and as sam said, working. :) Very handsome. Pedigree?

A video would be better for correct opinion, anyhow the stance is exagerated, were the stance more natural the croup as well as the hindquarters would look much better. I second Kczaja and I tell you this is a very good all over show puppy.

Ibrahim

Here he is: www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/pedigree/669863.html

I really like his pedigree, 4-4 Karly dam with very strong type in the motherline has produced some very good looking dogs, and of course Hill is one of my all-time favorites. Yukon is supposed to produce very nice drives.

Who owns this pup? I take it he is for sale, is that why you ask, UAE? If he has hips/elbows prelimed and shows good working drives, go for it, he would be a good match genetically for a wide spectrum of females.

Why are you asking? Ae you intending to buy him?

UAE,

KCzaja as I hear from many is one of the best breeders who are nice enough to share their knowledge and experience on this board, she answered your request for opinion, would be nice if she gets some answers from you, don't you think !

Good luck
Ibrahim

No worries, Ibrahim, not everyone checks the board daily.

Besides, I'm not that much of an expert, I study GSDs a lot more than I breed them!  I am just irrepresibly curious and if the dog came to North America he would be one I would watch for at events.

Ibrahim- Sorry for not replying, however no bad intentions. may be the criticizing was too complicated for me to understand, can KCzaja simplify it a bit ,since I am not a professional as you 2.

Can you also concentrate on the head I think it is a bit small for a 8 months old dog.

Again I regret for the late reply.