WHO IS THE BEST CLOSE TO THE STANDARD GSD IN YOUR OPINION? - Page 3

Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder..............

 Very well said Blitzen

I'll agree with that, that's for sure.

Ajax v Rohnsaler Bach

And Baghiro vd Bosen Eichen

Two of my favorite dogs, they both have the sturctural apeal of a showline and working abilities. Gorgeous aren't they!

Just thought of another beautiful dog. Voodoo Hartis Bohemia

I don't understand why this one rated a kkl2, because he's very "beholden to my eye".

my guess for the KKl-2 on the grey dog is that he's built like a limo - really  long in the back - also short/steep upper arm (normal for working lines) but his straight, upright shoulder makes that even more evident, and probably affects his movement in the front as well (movement can also give KKl-2).  Lighter eye color than is preferred.  Withers could be higher too.  Short croup.  Otherwise, handsome dog and I'll bet he can work, which is more important than getting KKl-1 IMO.

molly

Yeah I can't  even judge a dog by pictures and say he is the best rep of the breed standard. I think the working ability needs to come before the looks in importance. Some of the showline dogs are drop dead gorgeous but if they can't work, I don't care. Vice versa, I'm willing to let some structural faults go when a dog is sound at 12 yrs and still knocking out decoys.

I will take a gambel that most of you will agree on this one:

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This guy caught my eye!