#Coonhound gait

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REDBONE COONHOUND gaiting movement well bred wall art akc breeds Canvas print Your favourite breed art print - head or body conformation - groomer gift - Other Breeds Available - dog breeder gift - regional specialty or national specialty prize gift idea Artwork by Ivy Fox Illustration Follow Ivy Fox Illustration on social media https://m.facebook.com/IvyFox.illustration/ https://www.instagram.com/ivyfox.illustration/ Find your dog breed: Personalized Pet Portraits: https://ivyfoxillustrates.etsy.com/ My website: https://ivyfoxillustration.com/ Art Prints Merch Original PaintingsUpgrade any room with art printed on top-quality canvas gallery wraps. Each wrap is made with finely textured, artist-grade cotton substrate which consistently reproduces your image in outstanding clarity and detail. Available in multiple sizes, these closed back canvases are built with a patented, solid support face and are excellent for indoor use. .: 100% cotton fabric .: Closed cardboard backing .: Built with a patented solid support face .: High image quality and detail .: NB! For indoor use only A gallery wrapped canvas print of a Redbone Coonhound! This makes. Great gift for dog lovers, coonhound fanciers, and all alike. This drawing is a movement illustration of redbone coonhound. It is imperative to me that the breed’s correct gait be represented completely, and that the dog is drawn to match its breed standard. Don’t see your breed yet? Keep an eye out for the future additions to my AKC All-Breed Series! About the breed: ORIGINS His handsome appearance with his striking deep red coat may be reminiscent of a prize-winning show dog, but don’t let his good looks fool you. The Redbone Coonhound is a true working dog and one of the hardest hunting hounds to come out of the United States. The breed was developed in the Southeastern United States from imported red and white Scottish and Irish Foxhounds that had been brought to the US in the 1700s and 1800s, and perhaps some bloodhound lineage as well. Originally known as “saddlebacks,” the breed once sported a black saddle, similar to the saddle markings of the bloodhound. Occasionally markings will show up in pups as a relic trait of their Scottish and Irish ancestors. The name of the breed is credited to an early breeder by the name of Peter Redbone. MOVEMENT Determined, strong, energetic, efficient, and effortless. The characteristics of healthy structure are evident: when moving away, the forelegs and rear pasterns should remain parallel to one another. When viewing movement from the front, the forelegs should remain parallel, with elbows and paws moving neither in nor out. From the rear, the back pads should be visible when the rear legs are extended. As speed increases, the forelimbs and hindlimbs will converge to the centerline of gravity. From the side, the topline should remain firm and level. Good reach of movement in the front allows the forepaw to extend out in a line with the nose. The width between the forefeet when extended should be approximately equal to the width between the hindfeet when extended, indicating balance, good reach, and good drive. Dogs that exhibit any sign of breathing or locomotive difficulty shall be disqualified from the show ring. BREED CHARACTERISTICS Head: Somewhat mesaticephalic skull type, moderate in size, appearing fairly long (never narrow) and in proportion to the rest of the body. The topskull is fairly broad, and may be flat to just slightly arced when viewed from the front or in profile. It should never appear narrow or domed. The head is clean-cut without excess skin or wrinkle. Eyes: Moderate in size, somewhat round, oval, open almond to lemon in shape, and amber, hazel, or medium to dark brown in color. The eye rims are well-fitted and well-pigmented. The eyes are never bulging. There should be sufficient bone in the surrounding orbital sockets to protect the eyes. Any signs of entropion or ectropion are incorrect for this breed. Ears: Somewhat long and large in size, broad, hound-type ears. They are set fairly low on the skull, in line with the eyes when in repose, yet capable of being brought up just below the plane of the topskull when alert. They should extend to the nose when brought forward. Muzzle: The muzzle is full, deep, and broad. The plane, or bridge of the muzzle, is straight and never dished. Upper and lower jaws are well-developed, approximately equal in length, and have good bone substance, never appearing snipy or weak. Nose: The nose is well-pigmented and black. The nostrils are well-opened. Neck: Moderate length allows for good head carriage, it is strongly muscled with a slight arch. The neck tapers smoothly from the deeper and broader body toward the head. The neck is clean-cut and without excess skin, however, some slightly loose skin on the throat is permissible, but never forming a pendulous dewlap. Chest: Deep and broad, but never wider than deep. The brisket extends to the point of the elbows. Body: Compact, solid, and of good substance. The body is never racy or refined. Width at forequarters is approximately equal to the width at the hindquarters. Capable of agility, speed, and endurance. Feet: Oval to round and compact, with well-arched toes and tough pads. Tail: May be set low, or neither high nor low on the croup, but as a natural extension of the topline. It is thick at the base and tapering toward the tip. The tail is carried in accordance with the dog’s mood and energy level, but never tucked. The tail is of a moderately long length, with the tip of the last vertebrae extending to the hock joints when held down. The tail may be sabre, straight, or gently curved. Movement: Determined, strong, energetic, efficient, and effortless. The characteristics of healthy structure are evident: when moving away, the forelegs and rear pasterns should remain parallel to one another. When viewing movement from the front, the forelegs should remain parallel, with elbows and paws moving neither in nor out. From the rear, the back pads should be visible when the rear legs are extended. As speed increases, the forelimbs and hindlimbs will converge to the centerline of gravity. From the side, the topline should remain firm and level. Good reach of movement in the front allows the forepaw to extend out in a line with the nose. The width between the forefeet when extended should be approximately equal to the width between the hindfeet when extended, indicating balance, good reach, and good drive. Dogs that exhibit any sign of breathing or locomotive difficulty shall be disqualified from the show ring. Temperament: The Redbone is a strongly instinctual hunting dog. For this reason, it is recommended that they go to working homes that will allow them to exercise their desire to hunt, either through hunting events or search and rescue. In well-suited homes, they are excellent working dogs and family companions. They are even-tempered, social, affectionate, and eager. Being a pack dog, they are known to get along well with other animals. They require regular daily exercise to ensure that their desire to sniff things out doesn’t manifest in problem behaviors. They respond well to formal training. Any unprovoked aggressive or fearful behavior toward people is incorrect for this breed. BREED STANDARD BREED GROUP 7: SCENTHOUNDS AND RELATED BREEDS Proportions: Somewhat off-square to slightly rectangular with length of the body, measured from the point of the forechest to the point of the rump being just slightly greater than the height at the withers. The length-to-height ratio is between 5:4 and 10:9. The body is well put together, with sturdy substance and moderate bone. HEAD General Appearance: Somewhat mesaticephalic skull type, moderate in size, appearing fairly long (never narrow) and in proportion to the rest of the body. The topskull is fairly broad, and may be flat to just slightly arced when viewed from the front or in profile. It should never appear narrow or domed. The head is clean-cut without excess skin or wrinkle. Expression: Intelligent, pleading, and approachable. Stop: The stop is somewhat defined, but never abrupt. Skull: The ideal muzzle-to-skull ratio is 1:1, with the topskull being equal to the muzzle. The ideal muzzle-to-skull axis is parallel. Muzzle: The muzzle is full, deep, and broad. The plane, or bridge of the muzzle, is straight and never dished. Upper and lower jaws are well-developed, approximately equal in length, and have good bone substance, never appearing snipy or weak. Lips or Flews: Lips are fairly well-fitted and rather clean. They fit well over the teeth and jaws, never appearing pendulous or falling well below the lower jaw plane. They are just thick and deep enough to give the muzzle a rectangular appearance. Nose: The nose is well-pigmented and black. The nostrils are well-opened. Cheeks: The cheeks are smoothly muscled, never appearing chiseled or coarse. Dentition and Bite: Forty-two strong, clean, white teeth. Bite may be level, or scissor, or reverse-scissor. Contact must be made between the top and bottom incisors. Missing or broken teeth as a result of routine work is not to be penalized. Eyes: Moderate in size, somewhat round, oval, open almond to lemon in shape, and amber, hazel, or medium to dark brown in color. The eye rims are well-fitted and well-pigmented. The eyes are never bulging. There should be sufficient bone in the surrounding orbital sockets to protect the eyes. Any signs of entropion or ectropion are incorrect for this breed. Ears: Somewhat long and large in size, broad, hound-type ears. They are set fairly low on the skull, in line with the eyes when in repose, yet capable of being brought up just below the plane of the topskull when alert. They should extend to the nose when brought forward. BODY AND TAIL General Description: Compact, solid, and of good substance. The body is never racy or refined. Width at forequarters is approximately equal to the width at the hindquarters. Capable of agility, speed, and endurance. Neck: Moderate length allows for good head carriage, it is strongly muscled with a slight arch. The neck tapers smoothly from the deeper and broader body toward the head. The neck is clean-cut and without excess skin, however, some slightly loose skin on the throat is permissible, but never forming a pendulous dewlap. Chest: Deep and broad, but never wider than deep. The brisket extends to the point of the elbows. Topline: May be level from slightly prominent withers to croup, or with a slight (almost imperceptible) slope from withers to croup. The back is broad, strongly muscled, and straight, yet supple. The loin is taut and slightly arched, yet supportive. The back is never swayed or roached. The topline should never rise toward the croup. Croup: Broad and strong, may be almost flat and level with the back or gently sloped. Underline: Slight to moderate tuck-up present. The underline is taut and firm, without any indication of sagging or excess weight. Ribs: Long, well-sprung, well-laid-back, and oval-shaped, never barrel-chested or slab-sided. Tail: May be set low, or neither high nor low on the croup, but as a natural extension of the topline. It is thick at the base and tapering toward the tip. The tail is carried in accordance with the dog’s mood and energy level, but never tucked. The tail is of a moderately long length, with the tip of the last vertebrae extending to the hock joints when held down. The tail may be sabre, straight, or gently curved. FOREQUARTERS AND HINDQUARTERS Forequarters: Forequarters are always in balance with the hindquarters. Forequarters are well-angulated with well-laid-back shoulder blades. Shoulder blades are approximately equal in length to the upper arm and forearm. Elbows: Elbows are close to the body. The point of the elbows is approximately half the dog’s height at the withers. Forelegs: Frontal View: Straight, of good muscle, moderate bone, and parallel to one another. Side View: The forelimbs appear straight with strong pasterns. Pasterns: Never weak or broken. Hindquarters: Upper thigh and lower thigh are equal in length, strong, sturdy, of moderate bone, and well-muscled. Rear View: When viewed from the rear, the rear pasterns are parallel to one another. Side View: Good angulation will allow the rear toes to align with the point of the rump or within one to two paw-lengths behind the point of the rump, with the rear pasterns remaining perpendicular to the ground and parallel to one another. Stifle Joint: Well-angulated with a good bend to well-let-down rear pasterns. Angulations: Angulation of hindquarters is always in balance with angulation of forequarters. Feet: Oval to round and compact, with well-arched toes and tough pads. COAT Skin: Well-fitted, yet supple. The skin should never obstruct the outline of the dog. Coat Type: The coat is short, smooth, and close to the body throughout. The texture is coarse and glossy, with a short, dense undercoat. Coat will be just slightly longer on neck, with a slight brush on the tail. No fringe or feather permissible. Coat Color or Pattern: CKC recognizes two color varieties of the Redbone Coonhound breed: the standard color and nonstandard color variety. Standard coat color variety: Deep, rich, solid red to mahogany. Darker muzzle permissible. Small amounts of white on the chest and feet permissible. Non-standard coat color variety: White extending beyond the toes, large patches of white on the chest, white stockings, other white markings on the coat, any color other than the standard color.Contact Email: IvyFoxIllustration@ gmail(dot)com ———— Tags and other miscellaneous info: ———— Ivy Fox Illustration Ivy Fox dog art Museum of the Dog American Kennel Club Showsight - Where Champions Are Celebrated American Dog Fancier InfoDog Best In Show The Canine Chronicle AKC Gazette best pet portrait artist watercolor fine art unique art Akc meet the breeds Westminster kennel club dog show national dog show crufts grooming intergroom superzoo petquest groom expo dog sports well bred dogs purebred preservation breeders ethical breeders breeder of merit akc grand champion Ch – Champion of Record – earned by gaining 15 points in conformation wins. Points awarded is determined by the number of other entries the winning dog defeats. A dog must win at least two majors (by winning at two different shows under two different judges where there are enough entries defeated to equal 3-5 points by the AKC point system. OTCh – Obedience Trial Champion To earn an obedience title, the dog must have a passing score of 50% of possible points or better, and an overall passing score at three different competitions under three different judges. CD – Companion Dog (First Level Obedience Competition, basic obedience exercises) CDX – Companion Dog Excellent (Intermediate Level Obedience Competition, more advanced obedience work) UD – Utility Dog (Advanced Level Obedience Competition, difficult obedience work, including hand signals) UDX – The highest obedience degree AKC presently awards TRACKING TD – Tracking Dog TDX – Tracking Dog Excellent VST – Variable Surface Tracking HERDING HIC – Herding Instinct Certificate HT – Herding Tested PT – PreTrial Tested HS – Herding Started HI – Herding Intermediate HX – Herding Excellent HCh – Herding Champion AGILITY NA – Novice Agility OA – Open Agility AX – Agility Excellent MX – Master Agility Excellent NAJ – Novice Agility Jumper OAJ – Open Agility Jumper EAJ – Excellent Agility Jumper AKC Unofficial Titles CGC – Canine Good Citizen ROM – Register of Merit – A dog or bitch must earn a number of points specified by the DPCA rules, and also meet the numbers of champion and major pointed progeny required by DPCA. The requirements for bitches are less than the requirements for the dogs because males have the opportunity to produce a far larger number of offspring. ROMC – Canadian ROM ROM/C – designates that the dog has earned an American and a Canadian ROM. TT – Temperament Tested TC – Temperament Certified AOE – Award of Excellence-A dog must meet qualifications in conformation, obedience, and also be OFA´d to earn this award. New competitions are being added and rules for competitions change, for the most up to date rules and regulations, check with the AKC and the DPCA. Miscellaneous American titles often seen on pedigrees and in advertising. BIS – Best in Show at an All-Breed Show in conformation. BISS – Best in Show Specialty (where only dogs of the same breed are competing in conformation) BOB – Best of Breed BOS – Best Opposite Sex BOW – Best of Winners (best between Winners Dog and Winners Bitch in breed conformation class competition) WD – Winners Dog – the winning dog overall of the regular classes of his sex. WB – Winners Bitch – the winning bitch overall of the regular classes of her sex. RWD/RWB – Runner up to the winners dog and bitch, if the winner becomes ineligible for the award then the runner up will receive the points awarded from that show. Special – A dog that is already a Champion that is competing for Best of Breed only. A Champion cannot compete in the classes where points are earned (because a Champion has already earned them!) RTD – Registered Therapy Dog TD I- Dog has passed Therapy Dog International´s testing HEALTH CERTIFICATIONS OVC – Ontario Veterinary College OVC Hip Certification – A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 18 months old. It was told to me by a tech in the radiology department of OVC that they consider hips to either be bad, in which case they are rated on a scale from 0 – 4, with 4 being the worse, or they are “good” in which case the animal will receive a certification number (if 18 months or older. Therefore they do not follow the U.S. rating system which includes “FAIR”, Good, Excellent”. Their exact words were “the hips are either GOOD or they are NOT. OFA – Orthopedic Foundation for Animals OFA Hip Certifications – dogs within a specified range of normal hip x-rays are certified OFA-Excellent, Good, or Fair OFA – Elbow Certification – Certified by OFA for normal elbows on x-ray, only one grade recognized as normal. Check with OFA for proper procedures and positioning for hip and elbow x-rays. A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 24 months old. OFA is also now doing certifications for other canine health concerns such as normal thyroid levels, check with OFA for accurate data and rules concerning these. CERF – Canine Eye Registry Foundation-dog is certified to have normal eyes. Re-certification must be done annually. vWD – Von Willebrands Disease free-meaning the dog has been tested and found free of vWD, a bleeding disorder, vWD free ratings also are often given with a percentage listed. For the best information on Von Willebrand´s Disease, contact Dr Jean Dodds, who is the leading research specialist in blood disorders. Dog show prize idea

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Writing down what my favorite judge this weekend said about my dogs so I don't forget:

KERMIT

She adored his temperament, kept comparing him to her working shepherds. She had a lot of nice things to say about his condition, and when I said I hunt with him she nodded with approval. Couldn't stop grinning as I gaited him. When she picked him for group (over a coonhound) she told me he was the first dachshund in her 40 years of judging that she'd ever selected.

ZAKU

Very well put-together for a 17-month old. Gorgeous head. Don't worry about what he looks like now; she can't wait to see him when he's three.