On The Move

The flying trot or full suspension gait is very rare in Cardigan's. It demonstrates the epitome of structural perfection, where the dog is using the least amount of energy to cover the greatest amount of distance. The dog literally becomes airborne during each cycle of movement. Efficiency of movement is very important in the herding dogs for obvious reasons.

"Top speed is not the general idea but overall perfection of movement, which in itself produces speed; this is the goal. It can rightly be said that to the observer the trot will reveal the structure and conformation of the dog more than any other gait---it is a window that shows you the entire room." -McDowell Lyon  Dogs In Action