Glossary
Flatfoot
Foot that does not have sufficiently prominent arch.
There is insufficient angulation of toes and pads are insubstantial.
There is insufficient angulation of toes and pads are insubstantial.
Fault
A characteristic of a pet that deviates from the breed standard.
Some breed standards specify characteristics that are undesirable, some of these being disqualifying faults.
Some breed standards specify characteristics that are undesirable, some of 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.
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
The hinge joints between the proximal and the intermediate phalanges.
Phalanges
Bones of a digit or digits (fingers
or toes).
Angulation
The angles formed by bones meeting at a joint when the animal is standing at rest.
Pad
Cushion-like part of animal foot.
