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PROPERLY PROPORTIONED MOVING AHT
-A properly proportioned American Hairless Terrier is slightly longer than tall (measured from prosternum to point of buttocks and measured from the withers to the ground).
-Length of the front leg (measured from the point of elbow to the ground) should approximately equal one-half of the dog height.
-Whether the dog is standing or moving, the line of the back is strong and level.
-The loin is moderately short, slightly arched, and muscular, with moderate tuck-up.
-The croup is slightly sloping.
PROPERLY PROPORTIONED MOVING AHT (cont)
-The ribs extend well back are well sprung out from the spine, forming a broad, strong back, then curving down and inward to form a deep body.
-The brisket extends to or just below the elbow.
-Forechest extends in a shallow oval shape in front of the forelegs.
-The loin is moderately short, slightly arched, and muscular, with moderate tuck-up.
-The croup is slightly sloping.
IDEAL REAR
-The HINDQUARTERS are muscular with the length of the upper and lower thighs being approximately equal.
-The angulations of the hindquarters are in balance with the angulations of the forequarters.
-The stifles are well-bent, and the hocks are well let down. When the dog is standing, the short, strong rear pasterns are perpendicular to the ground and viewed from the rear, parallel to one another.
PROPERLY SCALED SCELETON FOR THE AHT
-The importance of angulations cannot be overemphasized when evaluating gait.
-The most significant angles are at the shoulder and a hip joints.
-These joints counterbalance one another as they lift, open and shut with the swing of the limbs.
-The front of the dog normally carries about 60% of the total body weight and works like a shock absorbing mechanism as it coordinates with drive from the rear and absorbs impact with the ground.
Incorrect Tail Sets
(see pictures Low Tail Set / High Tail Set)
Outline of the croup and set-on of the tail is influenced by the slant of the pelvis and affected by the arch, dip or straightness of the lumbar section of the spinal column.
Faults (both varieties): Bent tail, ring tail.
Disqualification (both varieties): Natural Bobtail.
Coated Variety with Tail
The tail is set on at the end of the croup. The natural tail is thick art the base and tapers toward the tip. When the dog is alert, the tail is carried in an upward curve. When relaxed, the tail may be carried straight out behind the dog.
It should be noted this variety is very important to our breed. The coated dogs are necessary as we move into the future. They should demonstrate the progress we are making with our breed.
Coated Variety - Docked Tail
A docked tail is a Disqualifier in the hairless variety.
However, docked or full tail is equally acceptable in the coated variety.
In the conformation ring an excellent coated specimen should be equally considered.
The best specimen for type, coated or hairless should be rewarded accordingly.
Correct Tail Set
The tail is set on at the end of the croup.
The natural tail is thick at the base and tapers toward the tip.
When the dog is alert, the tail is carried in an upward curve.
When relaxed, the tail may be carried straight out behind the dog.
The tails of the coated variety dogs may be docked. If so, docking should be between the second and third joint of the tail.
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