Gait/Movement

Question 1

Walk and extended trot.

Answer 1

Maremma Sheepdog

Question 2

Without exaggeration, straight coming and going. From side; light active, with good stride.

Answer 2

Norwegian Buhund

Question 3

Very elastic in gallop but in walking or trotting has a characteristic ambling or pacing movement.

Answer 3

Old English Sheepdog

Question 4

Stride is not far-reaching. Gallop short. Typical movement short-stepping, very quick, in harmony with lively disposition. Movement never heavy, lethargic or lumbering.

Answer 4

Puli

Question 5

Lithe, smooth and graceful with drive from hindquarters, covering the maximum amount of ground with the minimum of effort. Pacing, plaiting, rolling or stiff, stilted, up and down movement highly undesirable.

Answer 5

Shetland Sheepdog

Question 6

Free and active, elbows fitting closely to sides, forelegs moving well forward without too much lift, in unison with powerful thrusting hind action.

Answer 6

Swedish Vallhund

Question 7

Free and active, elbows fitting close to sides, neither loose nor tied. Forelegs reaching well forward without too much lift, in unison with thrusting action of hindlegs.

Answer 7

Welsh Corgi Cardigan

Question 8

Free and active, neither loose nor tied. Forelegs move well forward, without too much lift, in unison with thrusting action of hindlegs.

Answer 8

Welsh Corgi Pembroke

Question 9

Rhythmical sequences of steps with even drive and enduring; front legs reaching out far, with strong thrust; trot is ground covering and easy.

Answer 9

White Swiss Shepherd Dog