Gait/Movement

Question 1

Extended and fast trot, with powerful impulsion from the hindquarters. Head raised, nose held high in such a way that, when hunting, the nose is higher than the topline.

Answer 1

Bracco Italiano

Question 2

The different gaits are easy but powerful, even and lively. The legs move straight without exaggerated bouncing of the body and without rolling, the top line staying level. The canter is the most common gait in the field, the strides are rapid and of medium length, the hind legs having little extension to the rear (collected canter).

Answer 2

Brittany

Question 3

Well extended strides, with forceful propulsion from the hindquarters and adequate reach of the forelimbs. Front and hind legs moving straight and parallel. The dog is carrying himself in a proud attitude.
Pacing gait is not desirable.

Answer 3

GSP

Question 4

Covering lots of ground, with good reach and drive, parallel coming and going; with upstanding posture.

Answer 4

GWP

Question 5

The typical gait is an animated, light-footed trot, elegant and far-reaching, with much drive and corresponding reach. Not exhausting gallop when working in the field. The back is firm and the topline remains level. Good, upright carriage. Pacing undesirable.

Answer 5

Hungarian Vizsla

Question 6

The typical gait is an animated, light footed trot, elegant and far reaching, with much drive and corresponding reach. Not an exhausting gallop when working in the field. The back is firm and the topline remains level. Pacing is undesirable.

Answer 6

HWV

Question 7

Free, relaxed and capable of fast trot.

Answer 7

Italian Spinone

Question 8

Free, long-striding, springy gait

Answer 8

Large Musterlander

Question 9

Movement in all gaits is ground covering and smooth. Hind and front legs set parallel to each other. Gallop long and flat. Back remains level when trotting. Pacing is undesirable.

Answer 9

Weimaraner and Weimaraner Longhaired

Question 10

Balanced, lively; at work on the plain the dog gallops.

Answer 10

Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer

Question 11

Quick movement with good extension and drive. Well-balanced on the trot. Front reach is free flowing, and in balance with the rear action. Should not be stilted or hackneyed. Pasterns should be strong but flexible on the move.

Answer 11

Murray