Paige Elliot's book is very good, but, where the head is carried depends on many things. The neck set-on is all important. The proper Afghan Hound has a high set-on (actually, high withers) and carries his head high at a brisk trot while the greyhound, with lower withers and neck set-on, carries his head just slightly above the topline level. If the greyhound is forced to raise his head at the trot, he will lift in front. Any dog if forced into a flying trot, will have to lower his head, but the flying trot should not be the gait used in the show ring. However, some people, including some judges, thinks it looks good. When I judge, I want to see a nice easy and effortless trot.
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