German Shepherds in Germany - 1917 Rally
Straight Back GSDs the way they were bred to be...
Complements of Shepear von Shenzi
German Shepherds were originally bred to have straight backs but as time went on, show people began breeding for the roach back (slant back) type. The result was a dog with a different look and a different gait (different way of walking). It also led the breed to have more problems with hips.
Straight Back GSDs the way they were bred to be...
Complements of Shepear von Shenzi
German Shepherds were originally bred to have straight backs but as time went on, show people began breeding for the roach back (slant back) type. The result was a dog with a different look and a different gait (different way of walking). It also led the breed to have more problems with hips.
German Shepherd no slope backs and straight backs are from the working line. Most GSDs from the show line are sloped backs. ... According to some breeders and some GSD clubs, having sloped backs and angulated hind legs will give GSDs more force in their gait, allowing them to function better than straight backs.
GSDs with sloped backs might look perfect through the eyes of some GSD enthusiasts and breeders, but their sloping backs cause their hind quarter’s angulation and in effect will make them more prone to back disorders and problems.
Joints and cartilage distress
Since their hips and knees are closer to the ground, they need to stretch back more when walking or running .They also tend to use their hocks for standing and walking. These cause their gait to be irregular and may cause more joint and cartilage distress, fatigue and lower back pain than straight back GSDs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia is common in both sloped back GSDs and straight back GSDs. But having bent legs, sloped backs have become very susceptible to Hip Dysplasia. This disease is irreversible and in some severe cases, hip replacement is recommended.
Osteoarthritis
Although most senior dogs are affected by osteoarthritis, GSDs with sloped back tend to have earlier onset. Moreover, it will greatly affect the quality of their life.
GSDs with sloped backs might look perfect through the eyes of some GSD enthusiasts and breeders, but their sloping backs cause their hind quarter’s angulation and in effect will make them more prone to back disorders and problems.
Joints and cartilage distress
Since their hips and knees are closer to the ground, they need to stretch back more when walking or running .They also tend to use their hocks for standing and walking. These cause their gait to be irregular and may cause more joint and cartilage distress, fatigue and lower back pain than straight back GSDs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia is common in both sloped back GSDs and straight back GSDs. But having bent legs, sloped backs have become very susceptible to Hip Dysplasia. This disease is irreversible and in some severe cases, hip replacement is recommended.
Osteoarthritis
Although most senior dogs are affected by osteoarthritis, GSDs with sloped back tend to have earlier onset. Moreover, it will greatly affect the quality of their life.
We do not breed for show we breed for the health of our Shepherds and the lines free of genetic issues that is our goal. If you are wanting the breed standard today you are looking in the wrong place... We breed for original breed standard ...
