Is the shoulder to be taken as the point where the neck and the back meets, as per AKC? But that is called the WITHERS rite?
Sorry guys......this is my second post for the same topic. Not yet clear, bare with me plz....thanks
2007-01-17 09:25:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Withers:
The high part of the back of a horse or similar animal, located between the shoulder blades.
2007-01-17 09:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by mistresscris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AGAIN...the withers is the HIGHEST point of the shoulders. On a Dane, you can easily feel, if not see the actual shoulder bone, or scapula. At the highest point of that bone, is the withers. It is difficult to get an accurate measurement at home using a yardstick, but you should get the idea.
2007-01-17 17:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Withers or shoulders are one in the same.
It is where the two shoulder blades (scapula's) meet. It will be the highest point on the back.
2007-01-17 17:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, the shoulders are the withers. You are also correct on the place to measure.
2007-01-17 17:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is the same.
2007-01-17 17:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-17 17:32:02 · answer #6 · answered by iheartbassets3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
top of the shoulders for the second time ........ place a yardstick across his back on the top of his shoulders,,,,,, there ya go....... not that hard....
2007-01-17 17:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is the same point.
2007-01-17 17:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by doclisab 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're right.
2007-01-17 17:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋