by spanning gen.

[marinalobanova]

Помогите перевести, пожалуйста, это слово в контексте A criterion for ascertaining the value of a Parson is by spanning.

Спасибо

[pmv]

а кто у Вас Parson?..

[marinalobanova]

Parson - это название породы собак Parson Rassel
Вообще, текст сам такой:

The expression of the Parson Russell is generally full of life and keen. With a medium-boned, slightly tall, and slender build, the dog can squeeze through narrow passages to chase its quarry. Its long legs, meanwhile, help it to keep up with hounds and horses during a lengthy foxhunt.
A criterion for ascertaining the value of a Parson is by spanning. The area of the chest right behind the elbows should be such that it can be effortlessly spanned by normal-sized hands, in such a way that the fingers remain under the chest and the thumbs come together at the spine.

[pmv]

обхватом (рук)? хотя обхват уже подразумевает руки.