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Originally Posted by Mardelin  It is not about chosing a word we like to describe a dog's movement. Whether or not you like the word Prance, it is incorrect in how a yorkie should move. Hence the importance of attending shows and learning the structure of a dog. Otherwise you'll continue breeding incorrect movement yorkies that prance; you don't want to see them bounce. If you do the structure of the dog is incorrect. |
I will work harder on choosing the correct terminology. Like I've always said, I do not show but it doesn't mean I can't appreciate all that goes into it and I certainly admire the beautiful dogs in the ring. To me, the word prance just seemed so apt to describe their beautiful way around the ring. Because I am trying to learn more to better my dogs I will study more on the show aspect despite the fact I will never be able to show (most likely). My response regarding breeding "non-show" dogs still stands though.