MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex
Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Elizabeth 'Liz' Simon.
We had hopes for a piece of the group as Judge Ann Hearn gave Roché an AOM at the HCA Regional Specialty that was right before Nationals. On the table, Judge Hearn told Dave how good it was to see them again, and that she wanted him to move Roché out more, "Because you know how much I like that Bichon movement."
The Havanese gait is lively, elegant, resilient, and unique, contributing greatly to the breed’s overall essential typiness. The characteristic "spring" is caused by the strong rear drive combined with a "flashy" front action effected by the short upper arm. While a truly typey dog is incapable of exaggerated reach and drive, the action does not appear stilted or hackneyed. The slightly higher rear may cause a correctly built specimen to show a flash of pad coming and going. The front legs reach forward freely. There is good extension in the rear and no tendency toward sickle hocks. The topline holds under movement, neither flattening nor roaching. Head carriage is typically high, even on the move.
From the Havanese Standard:
Because correct gait is essential to breed type, the Havanese should be presented at natural speed on a loose lead.
Yes, they are similar, but definitely NOT the same.
We had hopes for a piece of the group as Judge Ann Hearn gave Roché an AOM at the HCA Regional Specialty that was right before Nationals. On the table, Judge Hearn told Dave how good it was to see them again, and that she wanted him to move Roché out more, "Because you know how much I like that Bichon movement."
FROM THE AKC STANDARDS:
BICHON FRISE
Gait
Movement at a trot is free, precise and effortless. In profile the forelegs and hind legs extend equally with an easy reach and drive that maintain a steady topline. When moving, the head and neck remain somewhat erect and as speed increases there is a very slight convergence of legs toward the center line. Moving away, the hindquarters travel with moderate width between them and the foot pads can be seen. Coming and going, his movement is precise and true.
Movement at a trot is free, precise and effortless. In profile the forelegs and hind legs extend equally with an easy reach and drive that maintain a steady topline. When moving, the head and neck remain somewhat erect and as speed increases there is a very slight convergence of legs toward the center line. Moving away, the hindquarters travel with moderate width between them and the foot pads can be seen. Coming and going, his movement is precise and true.
HAVANESE
GaitThe Havanese gait is lively, elegant, resilient, and unique, contributing greatly to the breed’s overall essential typiness. The characteristic "spring" is caused by the strong rear drive combined with a "flashy" front action effected by the short upper arm. While a truly typey dog is incapable of exaggerated reach and drive, the action does not appear stilted or hackneyed. The slightly higher rear may cause a correctly built specimen to show a flash of pad coming and going. The front legs reach forward freely. There is good extension in the rear and no tendency toward sickle hocks. The topline holds under movement, neither flattening nor roaching. Head carriage is typically high, even on the move.
From the Havanese Standard:
Because correct gait is essential to breed type, the Havanese should be presented at natural speed on a loose lead.
Yes, they are similar, but definitely NOT the same.
