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- Jun 21, 2003
I think the problem with German Shepards is that the back legs are supposed to be shorter than the front.
http://www.giftsforpets.ca/images/breedofthemonth/german_shepard.jpg
I have read that many purebreds of this breed suffer from arthritis in their hips later in life because of this. That is always the danger with too much inbreeding. Natural tendencies get more and more exaggerated. Like Siamese cats are all cross-eyed and many have serious problems with their sight.
Mathman
PS. There is a new beed showing this year, the Neopolitan Mastiff.
http://www.dog-breeders.biz/pics/_cache/28933_1_s.jpg
http://www.giftsforpets.ca/images/breedofthemonth/german_shepard.jpg
I have read that many purebreds of this breed suffer from arthritis in their hips later in life because of this. That is always the danger with too much inbreeding. Natural tendencies get more and more exaggerated. Like Siamese cats are all cross-eyed and many have serious problems with their sight.
Mathman
PS. There is a new beed showing this year, the Neopolitan Mastiff.
http://www.dog-breeders.biz/pics/_cache/28933_1_s.jpg
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