Any missing teeth other than first premolars is a serious fault. I do look at it when choosing a pup from a litter though, but still, it's not my main concern. Back to TOP. Desirable is that a correct tail set of a strong dog can be carried up at approximately 45 degrees from the level. GSD Bite: Please view how a well bred puppy looks like To much vertical flexibility wastes energy and reduces the efficiency of the gait.
For clarity, the actual words of the Standard are in bold type, and my comments in italic type.
Tail raised beyond the horizontal is faulty and is disqualified. Friendly Ears: Likewise, dogs with sufficient fronts and insufficient rears will waste motion. He looks American to me, too.
GSD is a bit longer than higher.
