Kavik Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Following on from my thread on temperament testing a future sports prospect puppy. I know NOTHING about conformation! And I know it is important that a sports dog has good conformation. So I would love to find out more about conformation in so far as how it is important for sports, what to look for, what to avoid etc. Pictures would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Structure in Action is currently on free shipping, probably worth a read http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=2735 ETA confusing myself :laugh: Edited September 14, 2012 by amypie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thank you, that looks helpful and interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) K9Pro also have an interview with her on their blog and it has a simple guide to looking for balance: http://k9pro.com.au/services/structure-in-action-an-interview-with-pat-hastings/ ETA: correct link Edited September 14, 2012 by megan_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Think that's the wrong link Megan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Doh! Fortunately security will stop you looking at my project's documents.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I also suggest the Pat Hastings book. Lot's of diagrams and really detailed but easy to understand explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Another recommendation for Structure in Action. I always refer back to it so it's a very useful book to have, as there is no point having drive in a dog if it falls apart. It details why certain structural features are desired as well as unwanted in a sport dog. Basically you want a dog that is balanced and natural (I recall you are looking at Kelpies?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone! Looks like the book is the go! Will have to have a look at it! And yes looking at Kelpies tollersowned :) Edited September 14, 2012 by Kavik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Here's another link... http://recipetowin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'm tossing up as to which one to buy...any thoughts???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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