Forequarters Revealing Paws

Glossary

Jack Russell Forequarters

Jack Russell Terrier

Hindquarters

The hind region of the animal, from the loin.

Staffordshire Terrier Hindquarters

Staffordshire Terrier Hindquarters

Gait

The pattern of movement of animals during (terrestrial) locomotion.

Yorkshire Terrier at the Gallop

Yorkshire Terrier at the Gallop

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Forequarters

The front region of an animal, excluding the head and neck.

Forequarters should be in balance with hindquarters to achieve a relaxed, efficient, graceful and fault-free gait.

Cf. hindquarters

Red Tabby Forequarters Revealing Paws