Antoun Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hi, I was reading some descriptions of dogs, and often they are described as "DRY", sound etc.. What does the "Dry" mean? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I've always taken it to mean not drooly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoun Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 for example: http://www.astasiagsd.com/zony-v-haus-gerstenberg.asp A large, substantial medium strong, dry and firm dog of very good type and expression. Good top and underline, slightly stretched proportions. Very good head. High wither, good length and lay of the croup, very good angulation of the fore and hindquarter. Balanced chest proportions. Stands correct in front with correct sequence of steps. Shows ground covering fleeting gait with strong hindquarter drive and free forehand reach. Temperament and character firm. TSB pronounced. Releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 In Dobermans the term dry is generally used when discussing heads, a dry head has tight lips, while a wet head had loose lips Dry head Wet head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherglow Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I believe it means that the muscles are not thick and prominent, but more long and lean. In humans, think of the difference between a lean long distance runner and a powerfully muscled sprinter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wajoma's Aussies Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 looks more 'skin and bone' rather than 'meaty' ... it's a term that comes from horses ... the classic arabian head is 'dry' ... you can see the veins under the skin ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherds Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 In relation to the GSD - Dry - relates to the muscular aspect of the dog.....that is they are firm and dry and no looseness in their ligamentation. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 In our breed, "dry" is usually describing the head, but can be all over - and refers to tight skin. A wet dog has excessive skin - dewlap, wringles etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Dry can mean tight, firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspx3 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Dry can mean tight, firm. That's what it means in the GSP standard. Dry throat means no loose skin - should be nice and firm and tight not loose and floppy (unlike their ears ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I agree with Dyzney, dry means no loose skin anywhere on the head and neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundhund Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 In a GSD it means one that is not carrying excess weight and has well defind musculature. Most pet GSD's are loose, ie fat and under exercised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoun Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 thanks for the replies everyone i believe it has answered my question thanks and sorry it took so long to reply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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