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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer As any veternarian that is worth his weight in salt or has studied nutrition and he'll tell you that nutrition is the not the backbone-but close to the overall factor of structure-alone side genetics.
So, if the topline is SLIGHTLY off-nothing debilitating or something that is way off...I'm sure this group knows what I mean. Then one must look to the lineage-including any progeny (I think progeny are looked over wayyy too often. These are the products of the very breeding programs in question!) and see what is/is not consistent. And if you're ever confused, speak to a breeder that has a lot of experience and knowledge.
Just remember that nutrition may be playing a factor-bone growth-to your dogs off topline. Go back to his lineage and see. That's not a tell all, but it's a good place to start!
Some of the BEST producers in the breed (from back in the day) that has brought us in the ring to where we are today had off toplines or imperfect coats.
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I am so taking all of this in. I have been evaluating what his father has produced as well as what's behind him on his mother's side. It's weird because sometimes he looks worse than others. I've had handlers at my class tell me he's not bad as I make it sound, it bothers me that he's not perfect. I am working with my mentors and my vet. I am willing to eliminate him if neccessary down the line. But this is something I want to try out and learn from. Make sense?
I know it's me and my lack of handling skills. He pushes his front feet out to brace himself when on the table which tends to lift his rear higher. But when he's in his natural state it's ever so slight or not at all. Also the handlers at class have stacked him and he looks perfect. Oh, this is so stressful..lolololol. His tail set is nice and at a 45 degree angle, not gay. He moves nice too. Just looking to brainstrom.
Thanks for your feedback.