Gait/Movement

Question 1

The action to be free, true, springy and forceful. When viewed from the front, the forelegs should move truly without looseness of shoulder, elbows or pasterns. The hindquarters to have drive and power, with free movement of stifles and hocks. Viewed from the rear the legs from the hocks to the ground to be parallel, neither too close nor too wide.

Answer 1

Aussie Terrier

Question 2

Very free-flowing stride. Forelegs reaching well forward. Hindlegs giving strong propulsion. Hocks neither too close nor too wide.

Answer 2

Cairn

Question 3

True, low and driving. Moving straight forward from shoulder. Good rear angulation showing great powers of propulsion. Hindlegs follow track of forelegs, moving smoothly from hips. Flexing well at stifle and hock. Topline remaining level.

Answer 3

Norfolk

Question 4

Fore legs should move straight forward when travelling; hind legs follow in their track; hocks parallel and flexing to show pads.

Answer 4

Norwich

Question 5

Smooth and free, straight both back and front with drive from behind and level gait throughout.

Answer 5

Scottie
Smooth and free

Question 6

Brisk and vigorous with plenty of drive.

Answer 6

Sealy

Question 7

Legs proceed straight forward when travelling. When approaching, forelegs form a continuation of straight line of front, feet being same distance apart as elbows. Principal propelling power is furnished by hind legs which travel straight forward. Forelegs moving well forward, without too much lift. Whole movement termed free, active and effortless and gives a more or less fluid picture.

Answer 7

Skye

Question 8

Free, straight and easy all round. In front legs freely extended forward from shoulder. Hind movement free, strong and close. Stifle and hocks well flexed and hocks drawn under body giving drive. Stiff, stilted movement behind and cow hocks highly undesirable.

Answer 8

Westie