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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  Of course all dogs have bad days but crippled is crippled...one can place back in a stifle while stacking and the dog move correctly. People can hide many things as you've seen yourself sad but true.
Everything has to fit in structure and I think shoulder placement has a lot to do with it along with the dogs angeluation in the rear. The front movement in my opinion has to do with the shoulder placement and the rear movement has to do with the rear angulation and also having the correct shoulder placement. I dont like a dog that paddles or single tracks in the rear but some can live with that but I personally can not as it's a structure thing for me. I can live with a wider ear set and I'm not talking eastie westie ears and I can live with a lighter colored dog and I'm not talking light silver but a medium color. I can't live with a bad bite either LOL...
Donna |
I understand what you are say, proper structure and coat should be there. Ear size, ear set, muzzle length, etc are not as important and can be easier to correct than a structure problem that involved the movement of the dog.
I have a question about puppies and toeing out (easty/westy front). If a puppy is slightly toeing out at 12 weeks can that correct itself when the puppy gets older? I have heard the term about 'when the chest drops' that sometimes this will correct a front that is just a little off. What are you thoughts on this and at what age does the chest drop?