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sloped backs on german shepherd dogs?
Why are their backs so sloped!! Is it just because their hind leg is in a position more out back? but if they put it more inwards they back is straighter? here is an example of a sloped back shepherd.
as you can see his hind right leg, if he brings that in will his back look straighter? is he just in that position because he is trained to “pose” in that position?
http://www.monroehaus.com/images/andrjuscha-v-13.jpg
why are they like that?
Does anyone know of a breeder that has west german bloodlines only without an exaggerated sloped back? I want him to look like this dog named Kaine. If you go on you tube her channel is hunkymonkeykaine (her breeder doesn’t breed anymore, but he has a straight back and he is beautiful!!)
i just don’t understand why a dog has to have such a sloped back?
I have been waiting my whole life for a german shepherd! I just want him to be my dream dog.
The dog in question is standing with one hind leg back because that is the way German shepherd dogs in the show ring are required to be stacked so they may be judged on their conformation. If you take a look at breeder websites or pictures of GSDs in the show ring, you will see that they are all stacked in a similar manner. It gives, some say, an image of an alert dog, ready to “spring into action”.
As mentioned, while the German shepherd does indeed possess a sloped back in a stacked position, and often times to the extreme in some lines, it actually does have a great deal to do with the WAY the dog is stacked. I have seen a German show line male in a UKC show and a SV show. Once he is stacked by his owner/handler in a way that made him appear elongated and sloped, and then he is stacked by a German judge, who made him look a bit like a hyena, with a roached (or “banana”) back. However, I have also seen the same dog training for Schutzhund and out of the show ring. His back is as straight as any’s and he’s a healthy, working dog, not at all “crippled”, as some may enjoy labeling all dogs in the show ring.
People can stretch out a dog, and even make them appear to be a “hock walker” or make them appear extremely roached or sloped. Believe it or not, it appeals to some judges in the show ring. The interpretation of the GSD breed standard has indeed gotten to a point where extremes seemed to be favored too often in the show ring, and some breeders, who may not be labeled as reputable, have chosen to cater to that and breed GSDs with an excessively sloped (or roached) back. After all, you most likely cannot stack a Rottweiler the same way you see some GSDs stacked, no matter how you position the dog.
The supposed purpose behind the “sloped back” is so the German shepherd dog may possess a far reaching, flying gait, in order to herd sheep all day. Unfortunately, that is only the purpose given by some judges and breeders, and in my opinion, not the true reason behind the sloped back, but more of an excuse. After all, herding dogs do not gait all day around the sheep, and a herding dog’s gait is more natural, even at that.
So while some dogs can be stacked in a particular way to make them appear more extreme than they truly are, others are, indeed, bred to have such an appearance to appeal to the judges in the show ring.
However, you will be able to find some excellent dogs among the West German show lines and American show lines that DO breed dogs with a stable temperament and sound structure. I do not believe any true reputable breeder would breed weak nerved dogs and favor the extremes. What is important is finding a reputable breeder you like and trust. There are those among every line of every breed whom are poor breeders, even if they show their dogs.
For example, take this dog. East German working lines, Ch. Galant z Pohranicni Straze SVV3. A z Pohranicni Straze dog, and standing stud at z Eurosportu. (http://www.eurosportk9.com/galant.asp# )
Here is a picture of him stacked.
http://www.eurosportk9.com/ourdogs/galant/galant30.jpg
He, too, seems to appear to have a sloping back when stacked in this particular way, and some may look at this in distaste.
However, here is the same dog
http://www.eurosportk9.com/ourdogs/galant/galant33.jpg
http://www.eurosportk9.com/ourdogs/galant/galant14.jpg
And when he is standing straight, he looses that sloped look and you can see he’s far from crippled.
If you are looking for West German show lines, then I’d like to add that it’s my personal belief that the Kirschental are perhaps one of the closest there is to the working German show line. Excellent dogs that are involved in SchH and HGH. They are a popular kennel, and you probably won’t have trouble finding kennels with Kirschental dogs among their breeding stock.
Or, if when you say, “west german bloodlines” you are referring to West German working lines as well, then I suggest you also look there. The West German working lines, you will find, are not bred with concerns for conformation first and instead, working ability. While you most likely won’t find any dogs there accused of having a sloped or roached back, some think they are “too much dog” for a person to own. I personally own two, one of which is a companion only dog, and find that they suit my needs for a pet wonderfully, but also respect the fact that there are others who won’t appreciate them for the reasons I do.
Again I say what is important for you is figuring out what you want in a German shepherd dog, and researching the breeders as well as bloodlines that you personally prefer, and then choosing a dog or breeder.

German Shepherd Training Tips
When looking for German shepherd training tips, you will surely be able to find a lot. You just need to remember that not everything will be effective though. This is due to the fact that regardless of being called “German shepherds” in general, each dog will still differ in terms of individual behaviors and inclinations.
Know that the correct training will have to start even before you lay your hands on the first training task at hand. So, do you have any idea how to approach the problem properly? If not, then there will be various avenues for help that you will be able to count on.
If you are new to the concept, it’s understandable that you will have certain questions that need to get answered first. Questions like how you start the training process or how to set the proper paces in terms of training will need to be answered first in order to guarantee affectivity in training as well as insure success.
One way that you will be able to easily establish long lasting good relationship with your pet is through positive reinforcement. Showing your dog that good deed will never go unrewarded is a good way to start the relationship in a right footing. Remember that dogs are intelligent creatures and positive reinforcement will help them establish proper behavior easily thus offering less resistance and making things easier for you.
Another technique that will help in making your training sessions more productive will be through the incorporation of fun and enjoyment. Remember that your German shepherd (or almost any breed of dog for that matter) is eager to please their masters and making the exercise more enjoyable will help smoothen out things greatly. Through this method you will find that incorporating activities into the various exercise will not only provide your dog with faster access learning but will also make the activity more entertaining and worthwhile.
Aside from what is mentioned above you will find more German shepherd training tips though informational portals as well as ebooks online. One site that has all of the techniques that you might be looking for would be German Shepherd Training Tips, so be sure to check it out when looking for additional tips and techniques.
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