First Place in Minor Puppy - 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.
A super class with some promising babies going home without reward.
g/t. Quite a small package but all qualities present in due proportion. Really appealing feminine head, well constructed throughout with excellent shoulder placement and rear angulation. Shown in harsh double coat and all completed by a well shaped wagging tail. I hope she grows a little more. BPB.