Ross Rapoport Webboard User Reg: 07-24-2010
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Quote: Jack Gingell
A number of very interesting replies for which I thank all. I am not familar with the malinois ,would that dog have a lighter frame than a GSD therefore the muscle/ weight ratio would be higher than the Gsd.
That'll change after a few weeks here!
Mals are smaller in every way. Lighter bones, smaller heads, probably less muscle required. They are certainly quicker, faster, and far more agile. I can't speak to their muscle-to-bone ratio though.
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the consenus seems to be that feed for correct weight ,exercise for muscle development is the way forward irrespective of whether the dog is sl or wl?
There isn't a real consensus, most people will just tell you to do what works for your dogs for your purposes. I (like most on here) like to keep dogs lean with some ribs showing. The more you exercise them, the more you will need to feed them.
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Many of the ring sport mals are around the 60# or so range. While the SchH lines are generally larger dogs. In either case, they are built (body type)differently than GSDs. If you were to put a GSD & a mal both of the same weight & fitness level,you would see a difference in the overall look of the dogs.
I am sure Kadi or Konnie will see this & add more info.
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Re: working lines GSD muscle mass
[Re: Michael_Wise ]
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