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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  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. |
thanks for your reply. I found this very informative, I do have a copy of the illustrated standard, I think though it was issued a long time ago. It is good to know what is being taught at judging seminars. I know when I participated doing ours, the one thing I was asked to do was share with the judges what the breed experts are looking for when they watch and share information ringside.