The trot is the preferred gait, and is solid and vigorous. At the jog trot, the head is carried rather high. As the stride lengthens, the head is lowered until it is on a level with the backline. It is a very flowing gait. Correct movement is very pleasant to the eye, resulting from the harmony of front and rear angulation.
Pacing has no place in the show ring.
Stiff or stilted trot. Feet rising too far off the ground. Short or stilted stride. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Nose color other than black.