HOW TO STACK YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
First are some following questions that many have asked and then we will
go over how to stack your own dog.
What Does the term " Stack " Mean ?
A Stack is the NATURAL stance of the GSD. It is the stance that the Gsd must
be put into in the show ring. You may see your dog stack narually a lot as this is normal for them. Stacking is
just the term used to describe the dogs stance.
Do all dogs stack ?
Yes all dogs do stack but the German Shepherd is the ONLY dog
that stack's in this way. Most other breeds have both rear legs positioned in the same way but with the Shepherd we
put both rear legs in different positions.
How important is a correct stack ?
It is very important to position the dog correctly as it will show the viewer the dogs
structure. It can portray many different things such as ...
Below is a picture of a Fairly well stacked dog.
This dog was stacked by a 7 year old girl who had NEVER stacked a dog before. ANYONE CAN DO IT.