Movement/Gait Flashcards
Gait/Movement:
The action is true, free, supple and tireless and the movement of the shoulders and forelegs is in unison with the powerful thrust of the hindquarters. The capability of quick and sudden movement is essential. Soundness is of paramount importance and stiltiness, loaded or slack shoulders, straight shoulder placement, weakness at elbows, pasterns or feet, straight stifles, cow or bow hocks, must be regarded as serious faults. When trotting the feet tend to come closer together at ground level as speed increases, but when the dog comes to rest he should stand four square.
Australian Cattle Dog
Gait/Movement:
To produce the almost limitless stamina demanded of a working sheepdog in wide open spaces the……..must be perfectly sound, both in construction and movement. Any tendency to cow hocks, bow hocks, stiltiness, loose shoulders or restricted movement weaving or plaiting is a serious fault. Movement should be free and tireless and the dog must have the ability to turn suddenly at speed. When trotting the feet tend to come closer together at ground level as speed increases but when the dog comes to rest it stands four square.
Australian Kelpie
Gait/Movement:
The ……….Shepherd has a smooth, free and easy gait. He exhibits great agility of movement with a well-balanced, ground-covering stride. Fore and hind legs move straight, and parallel with the centre line of the body. As speed increases, the feet (front and rear) converge towards the centre line of gravity of the dog, while the back remains firm and level. The ………………. must be agile and able to change direction or alter gait instantly.
Australian Shepherd
Gait/Movement:
Soundness is of paramount importance. The action is true, free, supple and tireless, the movement of the shoulders and forelegs in unison with the powerful thrust of the hindquarters. Capability of quick and sudden movement is essential.
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Gait/Movement:
Movement should be supple, smooth and long reaching, covering the ground with the minimum of effort.
Bearded Collie
Gait/Movement:
Supple and free. The limbs move well in line. The …………….Sheepdog should have an extended trot with long reaching movement.
Beauceron (Berger de Beauce)
Gait/Movement:
Lively and free movement at all gaits, the……………..Shepherd Dog is a good galloper but its normal gaits are the walk and especially the trot. The limbs move parallel to the median plane of the body. At high speed the feet come nearer to the median plane. At the trot the reach is medium, the movement even and easy, with good rear drive and the top line remains tight while the front legs are not lifted too high. Always on the move the …………….Shepherd seem tireless, its gait is fast, springy and lively. It is capable of suddenly changing direction at full speed. Due to its exuberant character and its desire to guard and protect, it has a definite tendency to move in circles.
Belgian Shepherd Dog
Gait/Movement:
Free with long steps. The preferred gait is a rather extended trot, maintained for quite long periods. Due to his conformation, the dog can easily go into an ordinary gallop, which can be maintained for a relatively long period of time.
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
Gait/Movement:
The movement is free, smooth and tireless, with a minimum lift of the feet, conveying the impression of the ability to move with great stealth. The action, viewed from the front, should be straight forward and true, without weakness at shoulders, elbows or pasterns. Viewed from behind the quarters thrust with strength and flexibility, with hocks not close nor too far apart. When trotting, the dog’s feet tend to come closer together as speed increases, but when the dog comes to rest he should stand four square. Any tendency to stiltiness or to cowhocks or bowhocks is a serious fault.
Border Collie
Gait/Movement:
The whole of the ……………………..must be harmoniously proportioned to ensure free, true and proud movement. Walking and trotting are the normal gaits, although one does encounter amblers. At a normal trot the ………………. covers its traces i.e. covers the front pad marks with the rear.
Bouvier des Flandres
Gait/Movement:
Effortless, and when dog extends himself covering a great deal of ground. Extremely supple, enabling dog to turn quickly. Strong, firm, very smooth with plenty of drive.
Briard
Gait/Movement:
Movement is a distinct characteristic of this breed. A sound dog is never out at elbow, yet it moves with its front feet comparatively close together. Plaiting, crossing or rolling are highly undesirable. The hind legs, from the hock joint to the ground, when viewed from the rear, should be parallel. The hind legs should be powerful and full of drive. Viewed from the side the action is smooth. A reasonably long stride is desirable and this should be light and appear quite effortless.
Collie Rough
Gait/Movement:
Movement is a distinct characteristic of the breed. A sound dog is never out at elbow, yet it moves with its front feet comparatively close together. Plaiting, crossing or rolling are highly undesirable. The hind legs, from the hock joint to the ground, when viewed from the rear, should be parallel, powerful and full of drive. Viewed from the side the action should be smooth. A reasonably long stride is desirable and this should be light and appear quite effortless.
Collie Smooth
Gait/Movement:
The ………………. is a trotter with free, smooth and supple movement, without exaggerated drive or stride.
Dutch Shepherd Dog
Gait/Movement:
Effortless. Changes easily from trot to gallop. The legs move parallel. When working agile and fast.
Finnish Lapphund
