Puppy Structure Evaluation Form
The form below is used for several breeds of dogs, not just GSP's, therefore, not all items listed pertain to GPS's.
Date: |
Puppy: |
Sex: |
Color: |
Sire: |
Dam: |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | (Circle all that apply) | |
Temperament & Structure | ||||||
1st Impression | Eye contact/Relaxed / Happy / Outgoing / Kisses / Looking Away/Insecure / Fearful | |||||
Hang (Front) | Toes In L/R / Toes Out L/R / Straight | |||||
Hang (Rear) | Toes In L/R / Toes Out L/R / Straight | |||||
Top Line | Roach / Dip / Soft / Level | |||||
Bone Density | Light / Heavy / Average | |||||
Testicles | Yes / No / NA | |||||
Head | ||||||
Beads | Yes / No | |||||
Ridge/Cheekbone | Flat / Slight Rounded / Rounded / Indention / Full | |||||
Eye Shape/Under Eye | Almond/Slight round/Round - Fill / lacking | |||||
Top/Back Skull | Flat / (slight) Dome / Domey / Equal Length / Width | |||||
Muzzle | Square / Full / Short / Long / Triangle towards head | |||||
Under jaw | Square / Full / Avg / Lacking/Loose | |||||
Flews | Slight / Heavy / Normal/Loose +/- | |||||
Bite | Scissor / Under / Over / Level | |||||
Canine Placement | Forward / Normal / Back | |||||
Occlusion | Fit Correctly / Evenly Spaced / Missing | |||||
Neck (fingers) | Long / Med / Short / Ewe | |||||
Front Assembly | ||||||
Shoulder Fit (Into neck at sides) | Rough / Moderate / Smooth/Abrupt/Keen | |||||
Lay Back | Straight / Med / Well Laid Back | |||||
Three Point Distance | Equal / Short Upper-(Lower leg) / Long Upper-Lower | |||||
Upper Arm | Short / Long / Equal | |||||
Elbows | Move / Resist / Give +/- | |||||
Pro Sternum | Mid Line / Low / High | |||||
Chest depth between Front legs | Lacking/normal/deep (how fast does it fall between legs) | |||||
Depth of Chest At Elbows | Above / Below / Normal | |||||
Blend | Withers to Neck/Smooth/Rouge +/- | |||||
Distance—Withers (Fingers) | Spine up / Mid / Low on Withers/Wide | |||||
Length of Loin | Short / Long / Med | |||||
Rear Assembly | ||||||
Three Point Distance | Equal / Short Upper-Lower / Long Upper-Lower | |||||
Stifle Bend | Good / Med / Straight / Over Angulated | |||||
Hock Angle | More / Less / Med | |||||
Hocks | Short / Med / Long Slip / Stable | |||||
Plumb Line (Toes) | Front / Mid / Back | |||||
Croup/Tail Set | Low / High / Average / Show | |||||
Pelvis | U / V | |||||
Musculature | Lacking Inside / Outside / Equal | |||||
General Presentation | ||||||
Overall Balance | ||||||
Totals |
Movement
Front | Converge | Parallel | Wide | Close | Toe In | Toe Out | Straight |
Elbow | In | Out | Normal | ||||
Rear | Converge | Paallel | Wide | Close | Hocky | V | Normal |
Side Gate | Over Reach | Under Reach | Normal Reach | Close To Ground | |||
Trots | Always | Some | Seldom | Never | % | ||
Head Carriage | High | Above | Level | Below | % | ||
Comments | |||||||
Note: 3 is considered the average puppy/dog that is to be a show quality.
Test | Response | Score |