Hi Brian!

 

Not Thai standard, just my opinion about a basic dogs structure.

 

I don't think the Thai standard has "hardened" yet enough to address these particularities??? I've read the standard posted on most web sites, is it still in formulation? What with all the other breed additions? Is there an earlier standard?

 

For me, looking at the Thai...I regard them as an essential dog, pariah dogs, developed for the hunting and guarding use, a very useful dog.  So I believe the basic definition of a sound structure in any dogs would not conflict with the Thai Ridgeback Dog. 

 

To me a basic dog would be the Siberian Husky, moderate, medium build. Nothing outstanding...basic in front and rear assembly. Movement basic...purpose, to go effortlessly all day long for working. 

 

Ann

Hi Ann !

 

Yod down-and-back gait  :  Single track - typical seen in the wide set dog.

 

The side-winding for Yod and LaiThai is because both them have a shorter back, so they must find a way to compensate they legs do not interfere under the body.

 

This is Yod  "on the move" pics that I have , how you say ?

 

 

Thaidane

Hello Ann !

 

What you saw from Yod moving picture ?

 

 

Thaidane

 

 

 

 

Ann its 11:10 length I think - not as much as RR 3:2 but still by that Yod too square.

I agree movement improves his overall appearance - i didnt notice his foot under jaw not nose - so Im going back for another close look!!!!

Fabia

Ann I see what you mean - if he had long enough neck front stride would be too short. Enlightenment for fabia.  

 

Can see from the picture how the short back causes sidewinding to compensate - you can see his right hip throwing out over his topline as his left hip swings. It is very clear to me - but then I have a dog with hipdyspalsia who does this occasionally and you can see it very clear on other dogs if you are watching for it (for pain) all the time.

Fabia

 

PS Are you a top judge or vet or something???? There must be a reason you see all these things most of us cant until you demonstrate - come clean!!!!

For Serge etc - one reason I think Yod is champion is you can see good nature and happy to show - this counts for decent points in UK judging - sometimes the happiest dog wins!!!

He does have such a nice character - you must keep that.

Fabia

Hi Serge

 

Do you have puppie  (young puppie) pictures of Yod's head, front and profile for us to see?

 

Thanks

While you are waiting to for serge to see if he has any baby shots - there are earlier pictures of Yod at 6 and 8 months I think (not sure) in serges home albums - his winners, his TRDs and the big show album on the last album page where you see Yod winning best puppy.

Fabia

Hi Dan Thai,

 

Just got back from dog show and still showing in Sat/Sun, I will make a album about Yod head for you by Monday, I need to check it out from my old book.

You may check out some Yod pictures around Edwin and Carmen place that I post before.

 

Thaidane

PS. LaiThai received his second C.C along with a Reserve B.O.B

 

 

 

 

Hi Mary Ann

 

- what James said

and so lovely at only 4 months.

 

He brings pride to the name.

 

Dan-Thai

AKA Iben Braun

(=brown in German)