First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves (Baywillow)
Thank you for the lovely entry.
The breed standard describes the body as ‘deep, narrow and fairly long’. Just how long may well be debatable as no proportions are suggested. However the standard surely infers that a Border should be longer than square. The standard also describes the border as ‘essentially a working terrier’. A working terrier needs sufficient length and flexibility to enable it to turn underground. It is difficult to imagine a square terrier achieving this easily. I think the above is not generally appreciated by all rounders.
g/t. I acknowledge that this dog is top size for the breed but everything else about him is top quality. Well constructed throughout with good length of rib producing desired underline. Correctly angled forehand from laid back shoulder balanced with rear angulation. Masculine ottery head, plenty of harsh coat with thick pelt, he moved with drive and purpose. RCC.