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Hi all, I know we all have a different opinion on what the standard and 'perfect doberman' means to us. I was hoping to get a better idea of our different opinions by listing some faults and seeing which of the two (or three etc) you would deem most acceptable. Imagine we are judging two dogs each with faults in the same area that are different. Please post which dog you would put up over the other and explain why. You can choose for both a dog and bitch if your opinion changes with the sex. I.e I know some people like fronts to be bigger and some hate the exaggerated chests.
1. oversized or undersized.. by at least 2 inches at the withers.
2. long legs or short legs.
3, coarse or refined body shape.
4. snipey, lippy, or short muzzle.
5. roman nose, dish faced or down headed.
6. stovepipe, ewe, or bull neck.
7. excessive slope or flat slope topline.
8. high in rear, sway backed or roach backed.
9. too little or too much tuck up.
10. east west or pigeon toed.
11. straight, pigeon or overdone chest/front.
12. low tailset or gay tail
13. straight rear or sickle hocked.
As you can see I have left some out but they are faults I dont think I have seen yet myself. Feel free to chuck them in your judging commentary though
I will list mine shortly.
1. oversized or undersized.. by at least 2 inches at the withers.
2. long legs or short legs.
3, coarse or refined body shape.
4. snipey, lippy, or short muzzle.
5. roman nose, dish faced or down headed.
6. stovepipe, ewe, or bull neck.
7. excessive slope or flat slope topline.
8. high in rear, sway backed or roach backed.
9. too little or too much tuck up.
10. east west or pigeon toed.
11. straight, pigeon or overdone chest/front.
12. low tailset or gay tail
13. straight rear or sickle hocked.
As you can see I have left some out but they are faults I dont think I have seen yet myself. Feel free to chuck them in your judging commentary though