[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The Gait in the Ring
- From: GrnRam415@xxxxxxx
- To: skozub@xxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 13:56:10 EDT
n a message dated 8/14/2005 7:50:49 AM Pacific Standard Time,
skozub@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
IMO, the sad thing is watching/listening to the spectators clap & yell
for a "racing" dog that actually takes smallish but very quick steps. They
often seem to find the correctly moving dog (covering the maximum
amount of ground with the minimum number of steps) "boring". However,
this is the gait that can be sustained for long periods of time - the racer
will tire quickly. And, as pointed out in an earlier post - the quick moving
racer could never calmly move the sheep. Obviously, JMO
Sandy
Well said. I personally have all my show dogs herd (when I can get the
trainer and location) They also do agility or some other sport. It builds
stamina
and you will definately know if your dog can move correctly. That said, the
same dog who will herd til he/she drops, will poop out in the ring. Why?
Nerves, overwhelmed senses, boredom? If anyone has an answer to that, I would
love to hear it.
Laura Thomas
http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/
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