Another handler from our group has a bitch from grm. wk. lines (I don't know any names) with extremely short hair with a minimal undercoat.
I've seen the dog's mother and brother and a few litter mates from puppyhood to adult ages and the same thing- very short hair with minimal undercoat.
The coat was flat, not fluffy, not alot of feather on tail, ears, or feet. Other than the texture, the color is normal blk/tan for a shepherd.
One male in the family had a quarter sized white circle on his chest which was barely noticeable until you parted the coat.
The dogs have a great temperment, working ability and sturdy german confirmation.
What's going on? Is this normal?I understand colors, hair legnth can come from certain bloodlines, purpose for the dog, etc. but their hair is short as a labroador almost! Maybe like a Mal's coat.
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Robert VanCamp Webboard User Reg: 11-28-2001
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The correct working coat is a medium length TIGHT coat.
From what you describe, that sounds correct. The fluffy-puffy plush coat isn't correct, and that's become the norm for a lot of GSDs. Somewhere in the middle between what a Mal has and what a plush black and red GSD has is the correct coat.
Jeannette Polowski Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2002
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Would the term "stock" coat be the correct type as you describe, VC? I LOVE the coat my girl has, and I always thought that the term "stock" describes hers...just want to be sure, thanks!
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