In a message dated 3/28/02 7:19:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< At a recent show I happened to be in the position to see the open class and looking dead at the rears there wasn't a dog in it that wasn't markedly cowhocked. I'm not talking about a slight bit or a tad easty/westy, but rather marked cowhocks. >> The true test of cowhocks is to see the dog move. If he moves cowhocked then he is most likely cowhocked. If, however, he moves soundly in the rear, then it is most likely that he is tensed up and crouching a bit with joy, excitement, anticipation etc. when stacked naturally. Some of mine get so thrilled with the possibility of a tiny tidbit of bait coming their way, that they seem to be preparing to jump up and the rears can hock in with anticipation. Also, an overly wild tail wagger can make it difficult to keep his rear properly aligned. I would never judge a rear just standing. However, a truly cowhocked dog should be eliminated from the show ring and the breeding program regardless of how pretty the head. The standards of all breeds dictate the qualities of the ideal breed specimen. Unless it states that it is OK to be cowhocked or roached back or French footed etc. Then it is just as wrong to exhibit these faults as it is to be small eyed or snipey in head. Pat ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
