Straight front???

I think the 'angulations' are like springs. A dog with a good front like this
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will have more jumping and shock absorbing potential than one with a front like this
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I've heard this about horses... riding a horse with a straight shoulder is, apparently, not very smooth (or very comfortable!). Makes sense to me. I like your "spring" analogy!
 
You know, riding a horse with a really great rear isn't very comfortable :x In Saddlebreds, a horse with a good rear will throw you up out of the saddle pretty high.
 
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