[ SHOWGSD-L ] type -sidegait
- From: "RivendellP" <rivendellp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <skozub@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:05:25 -0800
Sandra posts...
It says that faults of gait are VERY SERIOUS FAULTS I can find no place
where is states that "type" or "style" are to be considered nearly as
serious.
Paul adds...
Bravo Sandy...and you would be such a wise woman who would consult the
Standard for the appropriate definitions.
The dog was bred to work and that requires movement of an exceptional nature
to complete the task...
Ask yourselves this people on "Da List"...if you were a sheep herder with a
head of 200 sheep what would you want? Would you want a stallion male who
took twice as many steps to herd you sheep or a more refined dog that could
cover ground in big gulps?
Conformation requires we judge the entire dog and if faults of gait are
"Very serious faults"...they should be judged accordingly without being a
fault Judge. There are a lot of dogs that exhibit such gaiting abilities
that no one would ever doubt were a standout male or female GSD.
Christine waxed eloquently earlier about the ability to obtain type over
motion. 1 generation to rekindle the GSD type and perhaps many to regain
lost motion. Quality motion comes ONLY from quality structure. Function
follows Form and correct form is the only thing that can give you correct
function...i.e....motion.
JMO...as always...
Paul
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