First Place in Limit - Bitch, 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.
b/t. Presented in immaculate condition with excellent depth of harsh blue coat and thick pelt. Beautiful outline, her neck flows into topline, balanced angulation, narrow throughout and she spans easily. Very attractive, feminine head of correct proportions. She moved with real drive and purpose around the ring to win the RCC.