06/24/2026
"A completely balanced gait is like 2 pairs of scissors opening and closing. The feet do not cross (overreach, over-stride) in the center, but meet. The hock should extend and not be set or stay bent (sickle hocked). The reach in front should extend as far as the plane of the nose. The drive behind should have the rear legs reaching under the dog and propelling him forward — not the rear legs kicking out and up behind, which is wasted energy and provides little forward motion. The front and rear should be in complete balance.
When observing a Doberman gaiting, keep the picture of the general conformation and appearance in mind. This picture should be the same in motion or standing still."
-Doberman Breeder Judge, Linda Krukar
"VELMA" on the move last week at the Greater Twin Cities Doberman Pinscher Club specialties in Cambridge, MN. She won WB on Friday of that cluster under Judge Joe Deleo.
Major Ptd. Soluna's Problem Solved CGC TKN
(Rock x Ripley)