In a message dated 1/1/2008 9:11:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: I always thought it meant the front angulation matched the rear. It can be good, or it can be (in our breed) that a dog doesn't have enough on either end. A dog who is extreme can be balanced; a dog who is almost square can be balanced IMO. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds You hit the nail on the head Kathy. My little Pom is balanced, but I doubt he will ever have an outreaching, suspended side gait. With some of the remarks I've seen on this topic it's no wonder some of the newbies take their, lacking in movement, animals in the ring and get their hopes dashed. " Well Queenie is balanced!" There is a hell of a lot more to it than just balance. Better off reading the standard, learn, then apply it to you dog honestly. Going back to bed, Randy C. **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================