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Originally Posted by Maximo  Agreed. I do not understand how this became the desired look for a German Shepherd, butt and tail downward, and practically walking on their back knees: Attachment 411442 |
I never knew much about the German Shepherd before and when I saw this dog for the first time some years ago, I couldn't help thinking what the heck was wrong with its legs!!
I felt sorry for him... and then after seeing a few more, then realized it was normal. Sigh...very sad.
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Originally Posted by Maximo I understand that many health issues can only be confirmed/weeded out through testing, but the judges should be able to feel and see bad LP during exhibitions. They should see it in the gait and feel it when they inspect the dog, I would think. |
This is what I assumed too. I guess everything is changing though. People with good ethics in this industry is becoming so hard to come by!
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Ms2Mrs, I'm so sorry to hear about this experience! I would be so mad!! They are the exact reason why we've all become so skeptical and paranoid about what is a responsible breeder.
When I first contacted my breeder, I had the longest list of questions. I was embarrassed, but still powered through with each and every question. LP was one of them. My breeder told me that they've only had occasional level one's, and that they wouldn't breed those. It sucks that you miss one question, and then your puppy's health is in jeopardy. It really sucks.
I hope others can give you comfort in LP surgeries. I've read that many recover well...