My German shepherd's back legs looked much different from those of the dogs in the show ring. Why was that? read more
here is a German Shepherd in what is called show stance, which is probably what you're thinking makes their back legs look strange. This is not how the dog naturally stands, though American-bred GSDs do have a slanted back line. European-bred German Shepherds do not have this slant, and their backline is more level. read more
First Signs To Look Out For. Dogs as young as 4 months old can show clinical signs of hip dysplasia but some German Shepherds don't show any signs of abnormalities until they get well into their senior years. You may first notice your dog develops a bit of a strange gait which gradually gets worse and then leads to severe lameness. read more