The Truth About Sloping Backs in German Shepherds

Hans Alpine dives deep into the controversial topic of sloped backs in German Shepherds and their alleged connection to hip issues. Are sloped backs truly the cause of bad hips, or is this a long-standing myth? Hans explains the critical difference between correlation and causation, shedding light on why sloped backs are not to blame for hip problems in the breed.

Discover the history of German Shepherds, how their positioning has changed over time, and why show-line and working-line dogs are worlds apart in structure and function. Hans also shares invaluable insights into judging criteria, proper dog positioning, and how structural evaluation impacts the performance and health of German Shepherds.

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00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to the channel and today's topic!
01:12 - Debunking myths: Do sloped backs cause bad hips?
05:20 - German Shepherd history: How dogs were positioned in the past.
09:15 - Natural stance vs. show stance: What's the difference?
12:30 - Why judging requires specific positioning for German Shepherds.
15:45 - Understanding bone angles and structural evaluation.
19:10 - Working lines vs. over-exaggerated show lines.
23:30 - Max von Stephanitz's vision: The German Shepherd as the ultimate working dog.
26:00 - Modern trends in breeding: How show-line dogs have changed.
29:45 - Why videos are better than photos for evaluating structure.
32:00 - The importance of balanced drives in working dogs.