“...A TAIL THAT IS SLEnDER AnD TAPERInG To A CURVED EnD.”
the withers and accordingly has any dip or upward curve of the back is incor- rect and undesirable because it devi- ates from the ideal shape of the back. A curve is de fi ned as a surface that devi- ates from planarity in a smooth, contin- uous fashion. Th e back is only curved in one direction, downward and drooping at the hindquarters. Th e hindquarters are the area of the rear assembly of the pelvis, thighs and hocks. Th e highest point and beginning of this downward curve of the back is precisely at the start of the loin, creating a de fi nite tuck-up at the fl anks. Th e fl anks are the sides of the body between the last rib and the hip. An Italian Greyhound that has the highest point of the downward curve further beyond rather than at the start of the loin, is incorrect. An Ital- ian Greyhound with a less than de fi - nite underline tuck-up is incorrect and undesirable because it lacks the ideal curve of this place. Th ere are many physical factors that contribute to the back curved and drooping at hindquarters include the following: the hip bones of the Italian Greyhound are located in a lower hori- zontal plane than the shoulders; the thigh is long and well-muscled; the sti- fl e is well-bent; and, the hocks are well
let down and so the rear pasterns are short and the hock joint is close to the ground. Psychological factors that can contribute to even further drooping at the hindquarters include the following: I am too cold; I am aloof with strangers; I am passive in the show ring. Any deviation from this detailed description of the ideal Italian Grey- hound body shape is incorrect and undesirable because it lacks the ideal curve of this place. A standard con- forming Italian Greyhound silhouette is incomparable and therefore de fi nes the breed. Recollect the shape of a banana out of its peel, Whether or not, out of place like a Yankee on old Beale! While examining the fi ne Italian Greyhound tail, When on the move or in a stack, the curve will not fail, As long as what you are seeing remains natural and real! Th e Italian Greyhound has a tail that is slender and tapering to a curved end. A curve is also de fi ned as a line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. An Ital- ian Greyhound with a ring tail is a serious fault. Th e Italian Greyhound
has a tail that is long enough to reach the hock. An Italian Greyhound with a short tail is incorrect. An Italian Grey- hound with a thick tail is incorrect. Th e Italian Greyhound has a tail that is set low. Th e set of the tail should be evaluat- ed at the height where the back ends and the base of the tail begins. Th e Italian Greyhound has a tail that is carried low. Th e carriage of the tail should be evalu- ated at the height where the tip of the tail is carried when the dog is in motion. An Italian Greyhound with a high set tail is incorrect even if the tail is carried low when the dog is in motion. An Italian Greyhound with a happy tail that is set low and carried lower than the base of the tail when the dog is in motion should not be penalized. An Italian Greyhound with a gay tail that is set high and the tail tip is carried higher than the base of the tail when the dog is in motion is a fault. Whether black, red, fawn, white or even a teal, Judge the Italian Greyhound breed with great zeal! It may now be like a walk in the park or on the moon, Experience will allow you the knack of it all soon, Plus the education of Aldrin and Neil!
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