I chose this forum simply because we don't have a conformation forum. What I want is some solid advice, gloves off, nitty gritty. I am unfortunately not one who thinks my boy is perfect just cause he's mine.
Ok, on the plus side, he's got an apple dome skull, his bite is just slightly scissored, his top line is level, his legs are straight and not too long, his feet are good, his tail is a slight sickle shape, slightly rounded shoulders that slope nicely.
On the negative side, his coat is very thin, he does have a slight ruff on the neck but not much, his tail is not even close to furry and it's slightly crooked. He's a bit too long in my mind and the tummy tends to tuck up, his ears are large and his muzzle isn't delicate. It is proportioned correctly however.
Now please don't be nice cause he's my dog and we're always nice about other people's dogs. Just honest.
In my honest opinion I think I could with a lot of work put a championship on him but should I? Or would the best option be to neuter him and start looking again?
Ok, on the plus side, he's got an apple dome skull, his bite is just slightly scissored, his top line is level, his legs are straight and not too long, his feet are good, his tail is a slight sickle shape, slightly rounded shoulders that slope nicely.
On the negative side, his coat is very thin, he does have a slight ruff on the neck but not much, his tail is not even close to furry and it's slightly crooked. He's a bit too long in my mind and the tummy tends to tuck up, his ears are large and his muzzle isn't delicate. It is proportioned correctly however.
Now please don't be nice cause he's my dog and we're always nice about other people's dogs. Just honest.
In my honest opinion I think I could with a lot of work put a championship on him but should I? Or would the best option be to neuter him and start looking again?