Long Backs

[Macha]

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am I right or wrong in thinking that today's showdogs are tending to have longer straighter backs than we used to see?

(some of the ones that I thought a bit long in the back are very nice otherwise and are winnning prizes)

I think it's a bit like the difference between show and racing greyhounds

Do the longer backed whippets still run as fast?

 

[05whippet]

I think times have changed quite a bit in the ring and not just with Whippets,I did'nt show in 60/70's but from looking at pictures of Whippets back then,there are some significant changes and one of those seems to be the length over the loin,they should still have a slight rise but it should not leave the dog looking "wheel backed",which again was (or seems to be from pics) the trend then.

For me,I much prefer a longer cast Whippet,but I suppose it is all down to personal preference and what you find aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

I can't speak for the racing fraternity,but I know it does'nt seem to make much difference in speed on a straight line,having a slightly longer dog,where the slightly shorter,smaller dog comes into it's own is on the turn and it will usually be able to shake off the longer dog no problem.