What age do you think women are at the peak of their beauty?
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I'm talking more physical beauty, although the place in your life does tend to creep into your appearance (stress, health, wisdom, experience etc)
But what age do you think women are the most beautiful? In general, and in your personal opinion?
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Well, I would have to say somewhere between 25-35. I like how at that age, you can tell they are really an adult. The maturity makes them seem hotter, without being too old.
It's like still having a youthful appearance, but with added maturity to me. Of course some people start to age really fast, but most still look good at 25-35.
Well, I would have to say somewhere between 25-35. I like how at that age, you can tell they are really an adult. The maturity makes them seem hotter, without being too old.
It's like still having a youthful appearance, but with added maturity to me. Of course some people start to age really fast, but most still look good at 25-35.
What is the diference between american and german lines of german shepherds?
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-Is there a huge main difference?
-Is there a difference in appearance and looks?
-Which would you recommend for YOURSELF if you had to choose and why?
-random: What does "gait" mean when referring to a german shepherd?
If you can't answer all of them but some of them, I will still be grateful. Thanks you guys.
Answer
********Is there a huge main difference?
Essentially, there are 3 main lines among the German shepherd breed:
You have your American show lines, which you commonly see in Westminster shows and of course, in the AKC show ring.
And from Europe, you have the West German show lines, which are seen in the SV (the German shepherd breed specific club) show rings, and also commonly referred to as "high lines".
Then there's the German working lines. The working lines are actually split between the West German working lines and the Czech/DDR German working lines. The working lines are, for the most part, the dogs you find among the police force, the army, and working as bomb or drug detection or SAR.
If you want to talk differences regarding temperament,yes, there is a great deal of difference. American show lines, in my experience, tend to lack in working drive, and many in the show ring do not have the bomb proof nerves I favor myself.
The same goes for the German show lines. The intent is that they are a compromise between the working dog and the show dog - a line with both correct conformation and ideal working drive. Unfortunately, many dogs among the high lines do not live up to the standard, and the working drive and temperament in the majority of those dogs are not as excellent as they appear to be.
And as for the German working lines, despite their working drive and usefulness among the police and army, many will declare that they are too much "dog" to handle, and are unable to become a perfect family pet. There are others stating that the focus on working ability makes a breeder turn a blind eye to conformation faults, and thereby creating "ugly working vicious German shepherds".
However, what is important is the individual dog and breeder. A truly reputable breeder will not look to breed for extremities, and will ALWAYS breed a perfectly healthy dog with a correct, stable temperament. A great deal of health and temperament faults are a result of breeders who's practices are not reputable or responsible..
Many examples of excellent working American and German show line German shepherds can be found. A great number of American show line GSDs compete in agility and are herding instinct tested. And for the German show lines, the Kirschental dogs are a fantastic example of the working show line GSD. And all of those reputable breeders will produce German shepherds with a true, fearless, GSD temperament.
********Is there a difference in appearance and looks?
Yes, there is. American show lines mostly consist of black and tans, with a lighter bone structure. Among them, are the dogs with a sloping back, whom many may call the "ski-slope back".
The German show lines are usually a deeply pigmented black and red, with a heavier bone structure. Among them, are the dogs with a curved back, which many refer to as a "roached back" or a "banana back".
It should be noted, though, that these roaches and slopes and so called "extremes" may also be a result of the way a dog is stacked. A handler could easily present a dog in a way that over stretches or makes a GSD look overangulated, simply to appeal to the judges, when in fact, the dog has a perfectly straight back.
The German working lines are harder to characterize as far as looks, seeing that they are not bred for the conformation ring. They tend to have a straight back and sable seems to be the most common coloring, although there are many bi-colors, all blacks, black/tans, etc. among them. The East German working line are often distinguished by a blocky head and "stocky" body structure.
The show lines give the German shepherd the look we love, and the working lines give the German shepherd the working ability. It's a combination of beauty and brains that creates the breed we admire so much.
********Which would you recommend for YOURSELF if you had to choose and why?
I would personally choose a West German working line GSD, as I already own two and wouldn't trade them for the world. It is of my opinion that they exemplify the ideal German shepherd, because I personally place working ability over conformation to standards. I value their drive, their fight, their tough, die hard, in-your-face attitude they have, and their fearlessness. I value their ability to work with me in the sport of Schutzhund, and the way they keep me on my feet.
Yet, I also recognize the fact that these are not the dogs of choice for everyone. Someone who does not want a dog that's always reading to "work work work", or someone who wants a dog with the conformation to compete in the show ring may not choose this line. What's important is knowing what you want, and communicating that with a reputable breeder.
The individual dog is more important than the lines, in my honest opinion.
********random: What does "gait" mean when referring to a german shepherd?
The gait is, as already stated, not just referring to a German shepherd. However, the German shepherd may just be the most "famous" for their gait, which is to appear to be a "flying trot". When they gait, they are to have far reaching strides and have the appearance of flying (not literally, of course) across the ground.
I hope I was of help.
********Is there a huge main difference?
Essentially, there are 3 main lines among the German shepherd breed:
You have your American show lines, which you commonly see in Westminster shows and of course, in the AKC show ring.
And from Europe, you have the West German show lines, which are seen in the SV (the German shepherd breed specific club) show rings, and also commonly referred to as "high lines".
Then there's the German working lines. The working lines are actually split between the West German working lines and the Czech/DDR German working lines. The working lines are, for the most part, the dogs you find among the police force, the army, and working as bomb or drug detection or SAR.
If you want to talk differences regarding temperament,yes, there is a great deal of difference. American show lines, in my experience, tend to lack in working drive, and many in the show ring do not have the bomb proof nerves I favor myself.
The same goes for the German show lines. The intent is that they are a compromise between the working dog and the show dog - a line with both correct conformation and ideal working drive. Unfortunately, many dogs among the high lines do not live up to the standard, and the working drive and temperament in the majority of those dogs are not as excellent as they appear to be.
And as for the German working lines, despite their working drive and usefulness among the police and army, many will declare that they are too much "dog" to handle, and are unable to become a perfect family pet. There are others stating that the focus on working ability makes a breeder turn a blind eye to conformation faults, and thereby creating "ugly working vicious German shepherds".
However, what is important is the individual dog and breeder. A truly reputable breeder will not look to breed for extremities, and will ALWAYS breed a perfectly healthy dog with a correct, stable temperament. A great deal of health and temperament faults are a result of breeders who's practices are not reputable or responsible..
Many examples of excellent working American and German show line German shepherds can be found. A great number of American show line GSDs compete in agility and are herding instinct tested. And for the German show lines, the Kirschental dogs are a fantastic example of the working show line GSD. And all of those reputable breeders will produce German shepherds with a true, fearless, GSD temperament.
********Is there a difference in appearance and looks?
Yes, there is. American show lines mostly consist of black and tans, with a lighter bone structure. Among them, are the dogs with a sloping back, whom many may call the "ski-slope back".
The German show lines are usually a deeply pigmented black and red, with a heavier bone structure. Among them, are the dogs with a curved back, which many refer to as a "roached back" or a "banana back".
It should be noted, though, that these roaches and slopes and so called "extremes" may also be a result of the way a dog is stacked. A handler could easily present a dog in a way that over stretches or makes a GSD look overangulated, simply to appeal to the judges, when in fact, the dog has a perfectly straight back.
The German working lines are harder to characterize as far as looks, seeing that they are not bred for the conformation ring. They tend to have a straight back and sable seems to be the most common coloring, although there are many bi-colors, all blacks, black/tans, etc. among them. The East German working line are often distinguished by a blocky head and "stocky" body structure.
The show lines give the German shepherd the look we love, and the working lines give the German shepherd the working ability. It's a combination of beauty and brains that creates the breed we admire so much.
********Which would you recommend for YOURSELF if you had to choose and why?
I would personally choose a West German working line GSD, as I already own two and wouldn't trade them for the world. It is of my opinion that they exemplify the ideal German shepherd, because I personally place working ability over conformation to standards. I value their drive, their fight, their tough, die hard, in-your-face attitude they have, and their fearlessness. I value their ability to work with me in the sport of Schutzhund, and the way they keep me on my feet.
Yet, I also recognize the fact that these are not the dogs of choice for everyone. Someone who does not want a dog that's always reading to "work work work", or someone who wants a dog with the conformation to compete in the show ring may not choose this line. What's important is knowing what you want, and communicating that with a reputable breeder.
The individual dog is more important than the lines, in my honest opinion.
********random: What does "gait" mean when referring to a german shepherd?
The gait is, as already stated, not just referring to a German shepherd. However, the German shepherd may just be the most "famous" for their gait, which is to appear to be a "flying trot". When they gait, they are to have far reaching strides and have the appearance of flying (not literally, of course) across the ground.
I hope I was of help.
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