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 Anatomy of the German Shepherd

Picture of a German Shepherd with descriptions for parts of the GSD body

1. Head

2. Crest of Neck

2a. Neck

3. Upper Jaw

4. Lower Jaw

5. Neck

6. Withers

7. Back

8. Loin

9. Croup

10.Thigh

11. Rear Angulation

12. Point of Hock

12a. Hock

13. Paw

14. Pastern

15. Elbow

16. Upper Arm

17. Sholder

18. Knee

19. Hip

20. Chest

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