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Originally Posted by gemy  Look for well-filled forechests; hollow, narrow forechests revealed in front legs that do not allow you to easily get a hand comfortably between them is a serious fault
A handspan varies widely from person to person. Is there a more precise analogy that could be used. |
I think the illustration farther down the page (that of the foreleg/front assembly) is more revealing than the explanation. The spring of the chest will affect the stance and gait of the dog and will show at the front. I've heard the term 'well sprung rib' used before, too. I take it to mean not a barrel chest but not a narrow chest either.
I realize this site is one person's opinion, but feel it's helpful for those trying to do an evaluation of their dogs, or a dog they may be considering, from a judge's perspective.