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by NigerDeltaMann on 13 March 2012 - 09:03
does any one know the actual/acceptable width-size of the GSD at the chest. I'm forced to ask this, as i'm negotiating for a male pup and i see all manner of "thin-chested" to "excessively flat chested" offers being sent in pictures. Although, the gsd is not the "barrel" type like the rottweiller, but excessive flattened/thinny chested gsd is to me a negation of the real thing.
by SitasMom on 13 March 2012 - 16:03
believe in your instinct, if you feel this puppy is to narrow than it most likely is.
Last year's Sieger.....Remo
| Shoulder height | Chest depth | Chest circumference | Weight | ||
| 65 cm / 25.6 in | 31 cm / 12.2 in | 73 cm / 28.7 in | 32.0 kg / 70.6 lbs | ||
by Emoore on 14 March 2012 - 21:03
From the English translation of the FCI standard:
"The chest should be of moderate width, the underchest long and pronounced. Chest depth should be approximately 45 to 48% of height at the withers. The ribs should be moderately sprung. Barrel shaped or flat ribs are faulty"
Keep in mind that if you're looking at young males (under 16-18 months) they probably will have un-developed chests. In my experience a male doesn't develop his full breadth until 2-3 years.
"The chest should be of moderate width, the underchest long and pronounced. Chest depth should be approximately 45 to 48% of height at the withers. The ribs should be moderately sprung. Barrel shaped or flat ribs are faulty"
Keep in mind that if you're looking at young males (under 16-18 months) they probably will have un-developed chests. In my experience a male doesn't develop his full breadth until 2-3 years.
by HighDesertGSD on 19 March 2012 - 17:03
If you want your dog to move well, the rib cannot be excessively wide as this will interfere with movement.
Too narrow is of course also no good. Just right is a matter of experienced judgement.
A deep and not very wide rib cage is the best in terms of movement and endurance.
A dog that is deep and a little narrow is the most vulnerable to bloat, I read. That is why the Dane is more vulnearble to bloat than a Rott.
Too narrow is of course also no good. Just right is a matter of experienced judgement.
A deep and not very wide rib cage is the best in terms of movement and endurance.
A dog that is deep and a little narrow is the most vulnerable to bloat, I read. That is why the Dane is more vulnearble to bloat than a Rott.
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