Canine Gait Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four main gaits a dog uses?
A
walk, trot, canter, gallop
2
Q
Order of footfall in canine gait (walk)
A
LR, LF, RR, RF
(ipsilateral pelvic then thoracic limb sequence)
3
Q
Trot
A
Diagonal opposite pelvic and thoracic limbs (i.e. RF/LF then LF/RR)
4
Q
Canter
A
Transverse vs. rotary
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5
Q
Gallop
A
Two moments of suspension
6
Q
Amble
A
7
Q
Pace
A
