posted 03-11-2004 06:48 AM         

Here are some more pictures to choose from. The requirements are to send 2 color photographs, "one standing in profile and one head-on showing the facial characteristics of the dog."

Which ones should I send that makes her look more like a Border Collie? (Look here for smooth-coated border collies: http://www.gis.net/~shepdog/BC_Museum/Permanent/BC_ColorSmooth.html .)

Here are the two head shots:

And here are some profile shots (I had a heck of a time getting her to stand still to get these shots. I was thinking of sending a video instead and saying "She's a Border Collie so she never stands still!!")

Thanks for your patience!

Jamiya

posted 03-11-2004 10:00 AM         

I looked up the AKC standard. I liked the 3rd profile shot the best, but I am concerned about two things. One, her back looks arched - I think it is just her fur, which is thicker around her neck and shoulders (and she is tired and panting in that picture). And two, her tail is curving up over her back, which is a fault. (But I suppose a fault doesn't mean she isn't that breed, ya know?) Her tail looks as fluffy as it will ever get in that picture (which is good) - she has it bushed out a bit. I think she looks stockier in that picture too (which is bad) - maybe I should make the picture smaller or something.

I think the second head shot makes her ears seems to stand up more. The standard is 1/4 to 3/4 erect with the rest flopped over (or totally erect). It also makes her muzzle look longer and her eyes are as close as she gets to the BC "stare".

Gah! Maybe I will mail them to my agility instructor (or a BC breeder!) and ask her. Or I can take my camera out and shoot some more. *wince*