Body
Standard - The body is moderately long with well sprung ribs tapering to a fairly deep and moderately broad chest. The loins are broad, deep, muscular and only slightly arched, flanks deep and not cut up.
In profile the Border Collie should be slightly longer, measured from the point of shoulder to the rear of the upper thigh than in height from ground to withers. The ratio being approx. 10:9. (See Pg.8 ) The top line is level with only a slight rise over the loin, which is broad, deep and muscular, flowing gracefully through the croup to the low set tail (See main diagram). The length of loin in a mature adult (male) should be approx. a hand width (4”/100mm)
The length in the body should be in the ribcage, not the loin, whilst depth of chest should ideally reach to the elbow. (See Pg.7) “Well sprung ribs” should never be interpreted as barrel ribbed.
The amount of coat falling from the flanks and loin can affect the appearance of the cut up.
A dippy, sloping or roach back is undesirable.
In profile the Border Collie should be slightly longer, measured from the point of shoulder to the rear of the upper thigh than in height from ground to withers. The ratio being approx. 10:9. (See Pg.8 ) The top line is level with only a slight rise over the loin, which is broad, deep and muscular, flowing gracefully through the croup to the low set tail (See main diagram). The length of loin in a mature adult (male) should be approx. a hand width (4”/100mm)
The length in the body should be in the ribcage, not the loin, whilst depth of chest should ideally reach to the elbow. (See Pg.7) “Well sprung ribs” should never be interpreted as barrel ribbed.
The amount of coat falling from the flanks and loin can affect the appearance of the cut up.
A dippy, sloping or roach back is undesirable.