Glossary
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Gait
The pattern of movement of animals during (terrestrial) locomotion.
Gaits used by cats and dogs include the walk, the amble, the pace, the trot, the canter and the gallop.
Gaits used by cats and dogs include the walk, the amble, the pace, the trot, the canter and the gallop.
Fault
A characteristic of a pet that deviates from the breed standard.
Breed standards specify characteristics that are undesirable, some these being disqualifying faults.
Breed standards specify characteristics that are undesirable, some these being disqualifying faults.
Trot
A symmetrical, two-beat gait in which diagonally contralateral limbs move in unison.
This is an endurance gait, which allows coverage of ground at a reasonable speed but without expending maximum energy. The trot may, therefore, be maintained for hours.
This is an endurance gait, which allows coverage of ground at a reasonable speed but without expending maximum energy. The trot may, therefore, be maintained for hours.
Forefoot
The foot of a cranial (anterior) limb.
Central Line
An imaginary line along the direction of travel.
![Cenral Line for a Corgi](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Corgi%20at%20Full%20Extension.jpg)
![Cenral Line for a Corgi](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Corgi%20at%20Full%20Extension.jpg)
Hind Foot
The foot of a caudal (anterior) limb.
Hindquarters
The hind region of the dog, from the loin.
![Hindquarters of Staffordshire Terrier](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Staffordshire%20Terrier%20Hindquarters.jpg)
![Hindquarters of Staffordshire Terrier](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Staffordshire%20Terrier%20Hindquarters.jpg)
Forequarters
The front region of an animal, excluding the head and neck.
![Jack Russell and Kitten Forequarters](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Jack%20Russell%20and%20Kitten%20High%20Five%20SL.jpg)
![Jack Russell and Kitten Forequarters](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Jack%20Russell%20and%20Kitten%20High%20Five%20SL.jpg)
Hock
The tarsal region or tarsal joint of the hind leg of a quadruped.
Also known (colloquially) as the heel or ankle.
![Hocks of Domestic Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)
Also known (colloquially) as the heel or ankle.
![Hocks of Domestic Dog](../../../../images/content%20images/Small%20Left%20Pane%20Images/Tarsal%20Joints%20of%20Domestic%20Dog%20SL.png)