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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  Use whatever word you want  But if the dog doesn't move correctly that means there is something is wrong with it structurely so therefore may not be breed worthy. Gait and structure go hand in hand in my opinion so how a dog moves is important as well for breeding purposes |
Donna, this is true to a degree. There is no perfect dog. We see dogs in the ring all the time with poor movement and sometimes they win. What it boils down to is what faults can you live with and what faults can the judge live with. Some faults are easier to correct than others. To me a really bad topline is a total turnoff. Proper movement is just a small piece of the puzzle.
You can have a dog with near perfect structure and coat but if the dog does not carry it's tail up and show a little attitude in the ring then it will be very difficult to finish.