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Originally Posted by Maximo  What is the correct placement of the back paws for a proper stack? Should the back legs and paws be straight up and down, or should they be back a little like other breeds? |
Kristin what I always like to do for any breed of dog, from puppyhood on, is examine or "watch" their natural "unforced" stance.
It can tell you a whole lot. But for the "hard" stack ie the handler physically places the dog into position, I will place the back paws back far enough that the hock joint approaches and or is at vertical position. So when you stand directing behind the dog the hock joint stands straight up and down. At the minimum this means the back toes are behind their hip sockets and also rearward of their pelvis.