NGULATION - This diagram taken from the Rottweiler Breed Standard & Guidlines clearly depicts our topic of Angulation A = Line of Gravity B = Correct Shoulder Placement C = Steep D = Shoulder Assessment Line. The dog shown here is not positioned correctly to allow shoulder assessment. Spot the problem? The front legs are slightly too far forward, with the centre of the shoulder not in line with the heel pad. The angulation of the shoulder is always apparent in movement as a steep shoulder will lack reach and result in what is termed as "loose" elbows. Loose elbows are where (on the move) that the elbows flay away from the front or angle out. This results in a messy movement rather than one that is fluid and together:
This diagram taken from the Rottweiler Breed Standard &
Guidlines clearly depicts our topic of Angulation
A = Line of Gravity
B = Correct Shoulder Placement
C = Steep
D = Shoulder Assessment Line.
The dog shown here is not positioned correctly to allow shoulder
assessment. Spot the problem? The front legs are slightly too far
forward, with the centre of the shoulder not in line with the heel
pad.
The angulation of the shoulder is always apparent in movement as
a steep shoulder will lack reach and result in what is termed as
"loose" elbows. Loose elbows are where (on the move) that the
elbows flay away from the front or angle out. This results in a
messy movement rather than one that is fluid and together:
