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To: manc
They were never mixed with anything, but the show dogs still look as crippled as ever. There was a stink regarding the Crufts best of breed winner this year, her back looked broken:



My dogs are considered old fashioned style German Shepherds which have the straight back. Mine also tend to be larger in size than standard, but extremely healthy.
12 posted on 04/28/2016 5:02:42 AM PDT by Gennie
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For comparison, one of my retired boys compared to Rin Tin Tin:


13 posted on 04/28/2016 5:08:26 AM PDT by Gennie
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The back is awful. I have had my Belgian Shepherds in shows too, but they never seem to win Westminster.

I have also had German Shepherds and plan next time to get two as family dogs.


14 posted on 04/28/2016 6:00:06 AM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: Gennie

My 2 year old GSD back is straight and weighs 95 lbs. He is beautiful. Why would anyone breed them with their back shortened? It looks deformed.


15 posted on 04/28/2016 8:49:02 AM PDT by make no mistake
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To: Gennie

This is a German Show line type.

I hate their roach backs. It’s not good for trotting, it’s for galloping - generally only greyhound types have roached backs.


17 posted on 04/28/2016 11:45:00 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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