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The German Shepherd in Motion: Understanding the Forehand, Neck & Withers, Proportion, and the Head as Nature’s Counterweight

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When people fall in love with the German Shepherd, they’re usually first captivated by the outline: that noble head, the proud posture, the unmistakable silhouette. But if you ask breeders, trainers, or anyone who has seen a truly correct dog move… the real magic begins when you see the German Shepherd in motion, as the […]

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A well balanced German Shepherd Dog standing in a classic show stack, displaying correct forehand angulation, and proper height to length proportions.

German Shepherd Forehand Fiasco: How this Working Dog was Misshaped.

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Once an epitome of balance and endurance, the German Shepherd is now plagued by short forelegs and over angulated rears. “The Forehand Fiasco” examines how misguided breeding and show ring excesses have distorted the anatomy of a true working dog, and what it will take to restore harmony, efficiency and purpose.

Correct Forehand Structure allows balance, endurance and efficient movement- the foundation of a true working German Shepherd anatomy.

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