What do you think of Karat's Yoker? - Page 2

can some one help I would like to see the cd of karats yoker and would like to contact the owner from the small amount I have seen this is truly a wonderful dog I would be happy to buy the cd please contact me at volare1@optonline.net thank you

You are correct in your assessment of Yoker, Lennie. And I know you base this on seeing him move close up at ringside at the 2004 Sieger Show and seeing him in the slomo films you took there. I once had a normmal sized, perfectly proportioned male import (large but not oversized) out of Jane Steffenhagen's breeding that had a perfect croup 10 inches long and perfect angles in his rear leags (meaning leg bones were matched and of proper length). Steffen Haus Kennels has produced quite a number of correct croups over the years which is likely the most difficult thing to get. The length of croup determines the breadth of the thigh muscle attachment to the pelvis and a long croup provides a long base for attachment of those muscles giving the proper & optimal fulcrum to propel the dog foward with great drive loose lead. The true value of a proper length, properly angled croup and proper rear will only be visible when gaiting loose lead ahead of the handler where the dog is encouraged to "open up" and gait full speed without running and is not trying to folow the handler at his side (not something the Germans do at their shows--gaiting on a tight lead covers a lot of flaws!). A flat croup restricts forward motion also because the dog can't reach under to propel himself properly. A steep croup 40-45 degrees causes the drive to be too far upward (kicking up), restricts forward movement because range of motion away from the dogs rear is limited and can cause the loin to roll up loose lead. I like 35 degrees, but 30 can be fine if long enough.

Imran, did you observe this dog in person ? Your comments seem to be contrasting to the general opinion.