11.5 Wk Old Puppy Conformation Critique Please - Page 1

Hello all,
Please let me start out by saying that this was his FIRST stack EVER. I picked him up last Sunday, so with that in mind, I am interested in opinions on his conformation, at this point. We took these today, about 15mins ago, actually.

Please also keep in mind, being that this was his first stack, I was trying my best to stack a squirmy puppy while my dear husband tried very hard to get shots with little direction from me.

I realize our stacking needs work, his front legs were camped out, and his right hind was overstretched slightly. Other than that, I am intersted in opinions on his conformation, not my shotty stack-work hahaha.

Thanks for looking, please feel free to PM me if you prefer to answer that way.

Yes, he is a workingline, so bear that in mind as well. Thanks again!

I have no clue about stacking..Any chance to post pedigree..

The angle of taking the pictures does not show his front angulation very well. Very beautiful rich pigment, dark eyes, nice stop, very good head size and bones, straight front, strong pasterns, nice tight feet, very beautiful topline, high withers, very good length and and lay of croup and a nice tail set position, I prefer a little more rear angulation, Allover a very beautiful bi-color male of nice expression, he looks confident in those pictures. Only thing that I can say about the front angulation is a good shoulder lay (I think). Enjoy him

Ibrahim

My computer cuts off the front of the picture, so I can't see your puppy beyond the shoulders, but the part I see looks very nice, lovely color, nice sooty toes, nice topline. I can only imagine his head, if it matches his body, it must be handsome! Congrats! He must be a good boy too, to let you stack him so well! Have fun with him! jackie harris

The very first thing I noticed was the dark beautiful pigment. Dark eye and rich color. Nice head piece and those ears are superb! LOL

the stack... well little pushed forward (front legs) and I agree, the angle makes the front look funky. But I love the look, a very handsome fella!

Thank you Ibrahim and Jackie! My husband isn't usually the one behind the lens, and it was his first time ever taking a picture with my camera. I was keeping my head down trying to see how I was stacking him. I am very thankful for the feedback given, I look forward to other's opinions as well. Sorry about any gramatical or spelling mistakes, this is my first time accessing the PDB and typing a response from my cellphone.

GsdPack, thank you as well. I am used to stacking older dogs, never a puppy this young. In the coming weeks I'm sure our stacks will improve, he is a very willing participant, and very eager to please his handler. He is just a complete joy!

Look at that handsome pup! He's got beautiful pigment! The angle of the shot isn't as flattering as it could be, but from what I can tell he's got a really nice head. Once again, should maybe try shooting from another angle. But so far so good!

Too bad, sorry to tell you that he is just an awful looking puppy. I'll pick him up in 3 days and give him a forever home LOL.

As far as I can tell, he is just a great looking young fellow. Send more photos as he grows. I can see why you liked him!!!


 

Well thanks Blitzen!!! He is rather fugly, isn't he? But surely I can't curse your kennel with a puppy so ugly...truly I am sparing you and your name by keeping him behind closed curtains so the world may never have to see anything so hideous. ;). Hahaha