I feel like a snob! What happened to me?

[Elle]

Originally Posted by bjh

This website explains some of the things that cause bad movement. Of course it has to also be based on your breed. I think some breeds are suppose to 'roll' when they move. Anyway, it is interesting. I love watching dog show videos of yorkies moving.

http://phantomd.phantomdach.com/inde...s/ShowRing.pdf

The peke when bred properly should roll.

[Maximo]

Looks like there are many possible explanations for a "broken rear end." Now I'm even more fascinated with back ends, lol, and I can't wait to go to my first show (this fall) to see the Yorkies strut their stuff in the ring.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Looks like there are many possible explanations for a "broken rear end." Now I'm even more fascinated with back ends, lol, and I can't wait to go to my first show (this fall) to see the Yorkies strut their stuff in the ring.

Oh poo and I thought you were going to post that link to where you saw the broken rear end thingie.

Movement is my passion and my fascination. Human/dogs whatever.

Some suggestions about observing movement: Stand not too far away but far enough away that on side gait you can get a visual expanse of the side gait.

Next: soften your gaze, try not to pinpoint your stare, rather it's almost as if you are looking at the horizon.

Initially just observe don't try to judge what is right/wrong, just look, and you will be amazed to see over time how you can tell this dog's movement was different to a/b/ or c's.

Now your impressions after observation: how smooth was the gait? How balanced the gait? Did the front paws reach out as far as chin , and the back paw extend out. Similar reach n drive?

How was the head carried? Underside of chin level to ground? Chin Up or down? Tail Carriage? Tucked/Down, Up, Curved over back,

Look at the rear in side motion: How much of a roll side to side?

Also you can go online and see some video before you go to your first live show. Then when you get a "feel" for the side movement see if you can see when a dog starts to pace. See if you can see when the handler is "stringing" up the dog. Also in our coated breed sometimes puppies are best to look at, although pups cause they are pups will probably show joint laxity or looseness, and can be easily distracted in the ring, meaning they might look left or right, hop, run, and generally just be a pup.

The Dreaded Down n Back... J/K sort of. Here is where you get to see potentially lots of faults.

Also by the way it is hard for the newbie exhibitor to do well. As the exhibitor you want to trot your dog straight away from the judge and straight back.

Sidewinding/Crossovers, Rolling, Crabbing, Paddling, all can be evident here.

As the observer stand to one side of the judge to try to get the same "seeing" as she/he has.

Draw an imaginary straight line from the midsection of the dog back to you, or away from you as the case might be. Imagine a line in the sand, and you want the four paws to hit the ground equidistant to this midline. In fact in training you can do just that if you have a beach - very informative.

The dog should come straight at you with the right and left front paws exactly the same distance away from that midline .. ditto the rear paws.

Now for most dogs as the speed of the pace increases the dog will track to the midline. How much is too much? Good question and it depends on the breed and of course the speed.

Anyhow that's it for now. Enjoy

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Elle

The peke when bred properly should roll.

Yes and bull terriers too.

[Elle]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Awwww Linda I'm sorry! Please don't think I don't think they are all pretty in their own way! I have several pet yorkies that are far from perfect and I love them just as much as the show dogs if not more! My Brookie is cotton coated, ears to the side of her head and a bugger to groom LOL...but she is my heart dog and my baby!!! She's actually my favorite and my darling!!!
But when I am in the ring or watching the show yorkies I'm very critical. And to the other poster...I would have never told Cammie she had a ugly head she was a joy to show and probably the best traveler I ever took on the road nothing beat that yorkie when it came to traveling. Radar drives me insane in the car LOL.
I have a critical eye for the yorkies in the ring not pet yorkies as that is what they are and are just as loveable as the show yorkies!

Linda, wish I were going to be in Houston this year but I'll just be coming back from Maryland to see my BFF Natalie!

Donna

A YT member on this thread will be attending her first show as a spectator in Maryland. I don't know which one. It could be a trifecta for her if you and Radar were there.

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Elle

A YT member on this thread will be attending her first show as a spectator in Maryland. I don't know which one. It could be a trifecta for her if you and Radar were there.

What stinks about this is that I come into Maryland the day after the show in West Friendship! My BFF Natalie will be at that show. The last show is on Sunday and i come in on Monday and Radar will be with me but we come in a day late Wish I had known the show was that weekend or I would have entered and came to Maryland several days earlier...

Donna

[Elle]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

What stinks about this is that I come into Maryland the day after the show in West Friendship! My BFF Natalie will be at that show. The last show is on Sunday and i come in on Monday and Radar will be with me but we come in a day late Wish I had known the show was that weekend or I would have entered and came to Maryland several days earlier...

Donna

That wasn't good planning.

Either way, fun for all. I'm looking forward to what she has to share about the event.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Elle

A YT member on this thread will be attending her first show as a spectator in Maryland. I don't know which one. It could be a trifecta for her if you and Radar were there.

Who, who is it? Thank you so much for sending me the info. I told my doggy sitter (Dad) that he has to work this Saturday while I go to the show in Bel Alton, MD. Looking forward to it!

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

What stinks about this is that I come into Maryland the day after the show in West Friendship! My BFF Natalie will be at that show. The last show is on Sunday and i come in on Monday and Radar will be with me but we come in a day late Wish I had known the show was that weekend or I would have entered and came to Maryland several days earlier...

Donna

I am so disappointed to have been thisclose to having the opportunity to meet you and see Radar.

[Elle]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Who, who is it? Thank you so much for sending me the info. I told my doggy sitter (Dad) that he has to work this Saturday while I go to the show in Bel Alton, MD. Looking forward to it!

I am so disappointed to have been thisclose to having the opportunity to meet you and see Radar.

Please come back and let us know how you feel.
Take a chair, you will need it.
Arrive a little early to get a good seat. Watch some breeds prior to get see how things work before they start.

You can buy a catalog when you get there that will tell you the names of the ones you will see.

[pintail78]

A man walks into a small town looking for trouble. Good Lord, there's all kinds of it. Everywhere he looked. Shootings, robbing, gambling, all around him. But he found what he was looking for.
Another man walked into the same town looking for a friend, some people to give him directions, and a woman he could possibly love who would love him back.
He found these things with no trouble at all. But then, that's all he was looking for.
We always seem to find only the things we are looking for. Try the bright side.
pintail78