IKGH Standards

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Body Length

1. The body is the starting point and point of reference for the evaluation of the different criteria. 

 

2. The body length is the only measurable dimension. 

 

3. All remaining lengths or sizes orient themselves after their relation to the body length or body height.                                                                                              

4. The body length from the muzzle to the point where the caudal fin begins (peduncle) is measured. The minimum length is not to fall below:

·Broad Tails, 20mm.

·Sword Tails, 19mm.

·Short Tails, 18mm.

5. The body shape should be robust but graceful. 

6. Body height to be 1/4 of the body length at its highest point. 

Evaluation Of Body Length 

Broad Tails

26mm 8 points.
24mm 6 points
22mm 3 points.
20mm 1 point
Less than 20mm 0 points and disqualification.
Larger than 26mm deduct up to 3 points

Sword Tails

25mm 8 points.
23mm 6 points.
21mm 3 points.
19mm 1 point.
Less than 19mm 0 points and disqualification.
Larger than 25mm deduct up to 3 points

Short Tails

24mm 8 points.
22mm 6 points.
20mm 3 points.
18mm 1 point.
Less than 18mm 0 points and disqualification.
Larger than 24mm deduct up to 3 points

Examples of point deductions with the body form:

Shapeless/dumpy deduct up to 5 points
Caudal peduncle to broad deduct up to 2 points.
Body too flat (if it looks emancipated) deduct up to 4 points.
Round back deduct up to 2 points.
Strong bend deduct up to 5 points.

Abnormalities like humpback, hollow back, curvature of the vertebral column etc. lead to disqualification of the set.

The total number of points deducted must not exceed 8.

 
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