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Why are dogs shown at the trot?
Why not a walk, or a run, or different paces for different breeds? Who decided on the trot, and why?
4 Answers
- Lacey UD, RELv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It is felt that is it the pace where most movement problems show up, plus it is the most natural gait for dogs in general. If you have ever watched dogs moving around most will be trotting.
- 6dogmomLv 51 decade ago
A trot shows the beauty of movement in the breeds. Proper movement is part of the judging process. You really can't see the same beautiful gait by walking or running a dog.
- 1 decade ago
It's easiest to see movement and structure faults at that gait.
