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I'm currently trying to learn more about proper movement in the German Shepherd. How do you tell if a dog has good reach and drive? What is considered acceptable movement vs excellent movement?
This guy seems to be considered as having excellent movement. But I don't really know why very well. What examples do you have of good movement and how does it shape up to others of the breed?
Is reach and drive effected by the speed that a dog is traveling? For example, does the reach stay the same in a slow trot, medium trot, and a fast trot?
I was told that my pup lacks reach and drive for example. How would one assess her movement? Good, bad, average? Below are some stills of her at what I think is a medium trot.
How do you assess your own dogs movement? What dog do you think has optimal movement?
This guy seems to be considered as having excellent movement. But I don't really know why very well. What examples do you have of good movement and how does it shape up to others of the breed?
Is reach and drive effected by the speed that a dog is traveling? For example, does the reach stay the same in a slow trot, medium trot, and a fast trot?
I was told that my pup lacks reach and drive for example. How would one assess her movement? Good, bad, average? Below are some stills of her at what I think is a medium trot.
How do you assess your own dogs movement? What dog do you think has optimal movement?