Yes I've noticed this too, the actual outline is more rectangular for sure (and the ears and the head are bigger).

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That's interesting. I've always been terrified about GA with them ever since my bitch's litter sister died on the table when she was being spayed (and it was due to the GA) and the breeder said that "they give too much to BSDs as they treat them like GSDs". But I can quite see what you mean about the adrenaline

My current girl's been under a few times and my vet has been great with her, and she's come out very well. I think there has been huge improvement in GAs and their affect on the body, as now the body can get rid of it so much more quickly than the older ones which I understand put a strain on the liver etc.

(The first time I put my current bitch in for spay, I was so scared that I rang the surgery to stop it - only to be told that she'd already been done and was recovering nicely ).
She is sweet! Haha, my current dog will do this. My previous ones would, but not that often!

I think it was the US breed standard thingie that said that they should always be in motion except when under command ... I soon found out what that meant

I might be imagining it, but I think it was part of the UK standard at one time (although I may be wrong about that, Bijou may know?).

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I've got a feeling I had that booklet. I don't have it now though. Did they give any particular advice about putting Belgians under, MM?

Progress is good in some areas, certainly in this one
Adorable photos of Merlin there!

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As an aside when I was at the AHT seminar on Friday, one of the presenters commented on when doing the DNA tests that in some breeds eg GR there are huge differences between the US and UK types.

And she was not talking phenotype!