German Shepherd movement

A deep Red and Black German Shepherd named hemi trotting powerfully with his smiling first time handler in the ring, Showing effortless movement and balanced anatomy.

The Dog That Makes You Look Good: Hemi, Balance in movement

There’s a moment in every breeder’s life when you see your work come to life: not in a stacked photo, not in a pedigree chart, but in movement. This was one of those moments. In this photo, Hemi, AKA Himmat von Nummer-Eins a young male from our breeding program, is being handled by someone who […]

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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.

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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Lupin and Stryder: Two stud dogs used in the Nummer-Eins Breeding Program

Physiology & Mentality of a German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog Movement & Character  The German Shepherd Dog’s movement is akin to the smooth, deliberate flow of a well-oiled machine, each part working in perfect harmony.  The thrust generated by powerful hindquarters, transferred efficiently over a straight strong back, to the forequarters with a well laid shoulder and a complimentarily proportionate upper arm,

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