First Place in Minor Puppy - 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.
An excellent class with all 5 placed dogs having something to offer the future of the breed.
g/t. An outstandingly nice puppy. Excellent outline and narrow throughout. Loved his proportion of length to height, well placed shoulder and angulated quarters. He has a proper ottery head, harsh coat and thick pelt. He moved straight and true on neat, compact feet. BP.