General Appearance of the German Shepherd Dog according to AKC......
Max at German Shepherd Specialties Mpls. & St. Paul MN 2014, handled by Maria Oster!
The first impression of a good German Shepherd Dog is that of a strong, agile, well muscled, animal, alert and full of life. It is well balanced with harmonious development of forequarters. The dog is longer than
tall, deep- bodied, and well balanced, with harmonious developement of forequarter and hindquarters
well balanced, and presents an outline of smooth curves rather than angles. It looks substantial and not
spindly, giving the impression, both at rest and in motion, of muscular fitness and nimbleness without
any look of clumsiness or soft living. The ideal dog is stamped with a look of quality and nobility-difficult to define, but unmistakable when present. Secondary sex characteristics are strongly marked, and every
animal gives a definite impression of masculinity or femininity, according to its sex.
tall, deep- bodied, and well balanced, with harmonious developement of forequarter and hindquarters
well balanced, and presents an outline of smooth curves rather than angles. It looks substantial and not
spindly, giving the impression, both at rest and in motion, of muscular fitness and nimbleness without
any look of clumsiness or soft living. The ideal dog is stamped with a look of quality and nobility-difficult to define, but unmistakable when present. Secondary sex characteristics are strongly marked, and every
animal gives a definite impression of masculinity or femininity, according to its sex.
Max at German Shepherd Specialties Mpls. & St Paul 2015
Max needs 1 point to finish his Grand Championship!
Max & Maria Oster make a unbeatable team. Maria is 15 & Max is 3 years old. We need more young people interested in the sport of showing dogs. Maria & Max went up against the best handlers in the country so these wins are a great accomplishment. Thanks Maria!