FANCY GUPPIES UK the club for all guppy hobbyists
I. K. G. H. Standards
I. K. G. H.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
HIGH BREED GUPPY STANDARDS
2006
Download Colour Chart © Malcolm Clarke
I. K. G. H. Numbers Explained © Steve Elliott
Principals
General Evaluation Characteristics
Point Assignment
Body
Evaluation Of Body Length
Fins
Colours
Vitality
DELTA or TRIANGLE TAIL
VEIL TAIL
FLAG TAIL
DOUBLE SWORD
TOP SWORD
BOTTOM SWORD
LYRE TAIL
NEEDLE or PIN TAIL
SPADE or COFFER TAIL
ROUND TAIL
SPEAR TAIL
Inter-High Breed Standards Principals
1. Under this "Inter-High Breed Standard", the European-wide ideal conceptions of certain Guppy types shall be defined by specific characteristics.
2. The aim of the Standard is to set framework European breeders can work within and internationally evaluate their personal breed goals.
3. The use of this Standard is open to everyone, provided that they refer to it expressly.
4. The changes of this Standard must take place with a 2/3 majority. That can be submitted in writing or during the IKGH annual general meeting.
General Evaluation Characteristics
1. The most substantial characteristic of these standard and evaluation rules is the exact evaluation of detail, since the exhibits of the Guppy high breed are characterised as per their type to the smallest detail.
2. There is no opportunity to evaluate with a general impression or with a favoured judging of certain markings and characteristics (for example tail shape or size).
3. It must be a goal of reaching the standard forms in all areas.
Point Assignment
Length Form Colour Total
Body 8 8 12 28
Dorsal fin 5 8 10 23
Caudal fin 10 20 14 44
Vitality 5
Total 100
1. The judging in the first instance is made according to the respective written description of the standard form; in any case of doubt, the drawing is valid.
2. Complete sets are judged.
3. A set consists of :
1 the number stated in the organisers' advertisement,
2 line bred fish which belong to the same strain and same breeder,
3 fish which match in all characteristics.
4. Deviations get point deductions.
Serious deviations lead to disqualification.
5. The average of the respective markings of each fish making up each set has to be calculated when allocating the points.
6. This procedure guarantees that, if there is one especially distinct pointing of one single fish, the whole set will not be given too many points or too many deducted.
Body
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.
Fins
1. The judging of the fins is of the most importance with the High Breed Guppy.
2. The shape of the fins is relevant in each case for the classification in the individual standards and groups.
3. There are three Guppy High Breeds, whose classification lies in the tail fin form. These are the Broad Tails, Sword Tails and Short Tails groups.
Broad Tail strains:
· Fan tail
· Triangle tail
· Veil tail
· Flag tail
Sword Tail strains:
· Double sword
· Top Sword
· Bottom Sword
· Lyre Tail
Short Tail strains:
· Spade Tail
· Spear Tail
· Round Tail
· Needle or Pin Tail
Colours
2. Grey, gold, blond, blue, pink, albino, white, cream, silver and Lutino differentiates as opaque colour. Snakeskin, and Viennese emerald green are all regarded as well-known background colours .
3. Colour is differentiated and judged on the following two main criteria:
· Surface covering - the portion of the colour on the surface.
· Colour quality of the fish is more important than quantity
· Harmonious interaction of all colours
· Strong colours with sufficient saturation and clear separation of the colours are desired.
· Pastel colours will also be considered strong, provided that they can be recognised as pastel and not washed out or weak colours
Examples of point deductions
1. Judging of the colour of the body:
· 100 % surface covering ……………..no point deductions.
· 75 % surface covering ………………deduct 4 points.
· 50 % surface covering ………………deduct 7 points.
· 25 % surface covering ………………deduct 10 points.
· 0 % surface covering ………………..deduct 12 points.
· Poor colour pattern or quality ……… deduct up to 5 points
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 12.
Evaluation of the dorsal fin colour
· 100 % surface covering ……………...no point deduction.
· 75 % surface covering ……………….deduct 4 points.
· 50 % surface covering ……………… deduct 6 points.
· 25 % surface covering ……………….deduct 8 points.
· 0 % surface covering ………………...deduct 10 points.
· Poor colour quality …………………..deduct up to 4 points
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 10.
Judging of the tail fin colour
· 100 % surface covering ……………..no point deduction.
· 75 % surface covering ………………deduct 6 points.
· 50 % surface covering ……………... deduct 9 points.
· 25 % surface covering ……...……….deduct 12 points.
· 0 % surface covering ………………..deduct 14 points.
· Poor colour quality ………………… deduct up to 6 points
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 14.
Colours
Coding for foreground colours:
1. Red
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Yellow
5. White
6. Black
7. Neon
8.
9. Metallic
10. ½ black and ¾ black
11. Snakeskin/
12. Viennese emerald
13. A-coloured (single colour)
14. Polychrome (mixed multi coloured)
15. AC (all colours)
16. AOC (all OTHER colours)
17. Multicoloured (two tone coloured)
18.
19. Blue/red grass
If the basic colour of the exhibition entries cannot be clearly recognized the basic colour Grey will be assigned.
Vitality
This is the natural floatability of the entry, which shows itself by unimpaired behaviour. Up to 5 points can be assigned.
Special evaluation characteristics of the recognised 12 standards are to be judged according to the following definitions:
FAN TAIL 
1. The caudal fin has an elongated triangle form with a body near angle of 45 degrees. The edges are straight but corners can be slightly rounded.
2. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and reaches a point up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - judging of the length
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
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.
Caudal Fin - judging of the length
· 10/10 of the body length ………………….10 points.
· 8/10 of the body length …………………… 8 points.
· 7/10 of the body length …………………….5 points.
· 6/10 of the body length …………………….2 points.
· Less than 6/10 of the body length ………...no points.
· More than 10/10 of the body length ………deduct up to 3 points
Examples of point deductions with defects and spreading
Angle:
· 45 degrees ……………………………………………....no point deductions.
· 35 degrees ……………………………………………....deduct 2 points.
· 30 degrees ……………………………………………....deduct 4 points.
· Fewer than 30 …………………………………………...no point.
· 50 degrees ……………………………….……………...deduct 4 points.
· More than 50 …………………………….……………..deduct 8 points.
· Rear edge clearly concave or convex ………………..…deduct up to 2 points.
· Rear edge runs diagonally ………………………….…..deduct up to 4 points.
· Rear edge strong serration and/or defect ……………….deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges at unequal angles ……………...deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges concave or convex ………….....deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges serration or defects …………....deduct up to 2 points.
· Corners rounded off too much ………………………....deduct up to 2 points.
The total amount of deducted points must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal -5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning - 3 points.
· Under it, depending on length - 1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal - deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not steeply rising at beginning - deduct up to 3 points.
· Strong serrations or defects - deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal shape - deduct up to 7 points.
The sum total of the points deducted may not exceed 8.
The same marking deduction for a defect is only allowed once.
DELTA or TRIANGLE TAIL
1. The caudal fin forms a triangle of 70 degrees to the body and has a length equal to 8/10 of the body length. The edges are straight and the corners can be slightly rounded off.
2. The dorsal fin rises steeply, is broad and reaches bluntly to the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - evaluation of the length
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
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 8/10 of the body length ……….....10 points.
· 7/10 of the body length ………….8 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ………….5 points.
· 5/10 of the body length ………….2 points.
· Less than 5/10 ………………….no points.
· More than 8/1………………… ..deduct up to 3 points.
E Examples of point deductions of formal defects and spreading
A Angle
· 70 degrees and more .………………………… ...... no point deductions.
· 65 degrees …………………………………..……..... deduct 1 point.
· 60 degrees …………………………………..……..... deduct 3 points.
· 55 degrees …………………………………..……..... deduct 5 points.
· Less than 55 degrees ………………………..…….. .deduct 8 points.
· Rear edge concave or convex ………………….… .deduct up to 2 points.
· Rear edge runs diagonally …………………………... deduct up to 4 points.
· Rear edge strong serrations and/or defects …….…. deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges at unequal angles …..…….. deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges concave or convex ……….. deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges shows serrations or defects….deduct up to 2 points.
· Corner from upper and lower edges to rear edge too strongly rounded ……..………………………………………………………...deduct up to 2 points.
T The total amount of points deducted must not exceed 20
D Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin ……………..5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ………………………...…… .…3 points.
· Under it, depending upon length …………………………....….1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin …………………..
……………………………………………………………..deduct up to 3 points.
E Exmples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not steeply rising at beginning ………...deduct up to 3 points.
· Strong serrations or defects ………… .deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ………….deduct up to 7 points.
The total of the points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can only take place once.
VEIL TAIL
1. The upper and lower edge curves run in such a way that the largest width of the fin is reached with 3/4 of its length.
2. The rear edge of the caudal fin is concave and the length of the caudal amounts to 8/10 of the body length. It is not to fall below 5/10 of the body length.
3. The dorsal fin reaches up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin with a rounded off end.
Body - judging of the length
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
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 8/10 of the body length ……………….10 points.
· 7/10 of the body length ……………….8 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ……………….5 points.
· 5/10 of the body length ……………….2 points.
· Less than 5/10 of the body length……..no points.
· More than 8/10 of the body length…....deduct up to 3 points.
E Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Fin height larger than 3/4 of the fin length ……………deduct up to 5 points.
· Fin height smaller than 3/4 of the fin length ………….deduct up to 8 points.
· Rear edge not concave ………………………………..deduct up to 10 points.
· Rear edge strong serrations or defects -……………….deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges not convex …………………...deduct up to 10 points.
· Corners of upper and lower edges to rear edge too rounded off …………………………………………………………deduct up to 4 points.
· Upper and lower edges strong serrations or defects …..deduct up to 2 points.
The total amount of points deducted must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin ……………….5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ………………………………...3 points.
· Under it, depending on length …………………………………1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin …………….
………………………………………………………….deduct up to 3 points.
E Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning …………………….deduct up to 3 points.
· Strong serrations or defects …………………………… deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form …………………………....deduct up to 7 points.
The total of the points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can only take place once.
FLAGTAIL
1. The width of the caudal fin is 4/10 of the body length. The beginning of the caudal fin is rounded off. The minimum length is 6/10 of the body length. The edges are parallel to each other and form a rectangle shape.
2. The dorsal fin is pointed and reaches up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - evaluation of the length
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
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 8/10 of the body length ………………...10 points.
· 7/10 of the body length ………………….6 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ……..…………..2 points.
· Less than 6/10 of the body length…….no point.
· More than 8/10 of the body length …...deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Rear edge concave or convex ………………………..deduct up to 2 points.
· Rear edges diagonal …………………………………..deduct up to 4 points.
· Rear edges with strong serrations or defect ………..deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges not parallel …………… …..deduct up to 10 points
· Upper and lower edges serrations or defects ……...deduct up to 2 points.
· Corners from top and bottom edges to rear edge too rounded off ……….
………………………………………………………...deduct up to 2 points.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin …………….5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ……………………………...3 points.
· Under it, depending upon length ……………………………1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin ………….
…………………………………………………………...deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning …………………deduct up to 3 points.
· Strong serrations or defects ………………………...deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form …………………….....deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria are only allowed to take place once.
DOUBLE SWORD TAIL
1. The length of the swords to the body length should be 10/10. The outside edges form an angle of 30 degrees. The fin part between the swords should be 4/10 of the body length should be rounded and can be colourless.
2. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and reaches a point at the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - evaluation of the length
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
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 10/10 of the body length ………..…...10 points.
· 8/10 of the body length ……...………..6 points.
· 6/10 of the body length …………….....2 points.
· Less than 6/10 of the body length…...no point.
· More than 10/10 of the body length…deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
Angle:
· 30 degrees and more …………….….no point deduction
· 25 degrees ………………………..….deduct 3 points
· 20 degrees ………………………..….deduct 7 points
· 15 degrees ………………………..….deduct 10 points
· less than 15 degrees ………………..deduct 12 points
Unequal length of the upper and lower swords ………..deduct up to 5 points
Unequal width of the upper and lower swords ………...deduct up to 2 points
Unequal sword angles ……………………………… .deduct up to 5 points
Curved or crooked swords …………………………..deduct up to 5 points
Strong serrations or defects on sword edges …………..deduct up to 4 points
Part of caudal fin between swords larger than 4/10 of body length deduct up to 2 points
Absence of gap between sword extensions …………….deduct up to 5 points
The total amount of deducted points must not exceed 20
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin …………...5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ………………………….....3 points.
· Under it, depending upon length …………………………..1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin …deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning ……………….deduct up to 3 points.
· Strong serrations or defects ………………………deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ……………………deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria are only allowed to take place once.
TOP SWORD TAIL
1. The caudal fin has a basic oval form with a sword-like extension of the upper fin rays. The length of the sword to the body runs at the upper edge in a 15 degree rising angle, and/or parallel to the body axle. The ideal length is 10/10.
2. The oval basic form should be 4/10 of the body length and can be colourless.
3. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and reaches to a point at the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - evaluation of the length
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
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 10/10 of the body length …………………………....10 points.
· 8/10 of the body length ……………………………....6 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ……………………………....2 points.
· Less than 6/10 of the body length……………… … no point.
· More than 10/10 of the body length……………… .deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Curved or crooked sword ……………………………......deduct up to 5 points.
· Other defects, such as serrations ……………………...deduct up to 2 points.
· Oval basic form longer than 4/10 of the body length ....deduct up to 2 points.
· Too broad sword …………………………………...….....deduct up to 3 points.
· Second sword ………………………………………........deduct up to 10 points.
· Oval basic form not evident …………………………......deduct up to 5 points
The total number of deducted points must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin ……….…...5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ……………………………..3 points.
· Under it, depending on length ………………………….…..1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin …………………..
………………………………………………………….deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not steeply rising at the beginning …………………...deduct up to 3 points.
· Strong serrations or defects …………………………..deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ………………………..deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria are only allowed to take place once.
BOTTOM SWORD TAIL
1. The caudal fin has a basic oval form with a sword-like extension of the lower fin rays. The length of the sword corresponds to the body length and forms at the lower edge to the body axle at an angle of 15 degrees.
2. The basic oval form should be 4/10 of the body length and can be colourless.
3. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and reaches a point at the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - evaluation of the length
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
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of length
· 10/10 of the body length …………………………...10 points.
· 8/10 of the body length ……………………………...6 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ……………………………...2 points.
· Less than 6/10 of the body length…..……………….no point.
· More than 10/10 of the body length…………… ….deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point departures with formal defects and spreading
Angle:
· 15 degrees or more ……………………………….no point deductions.
· 12 degrees …………………………………….…..deduct 2 points.
· 10 degrees …………………………………….…..deduct 5 points.
· 7 degrees ………………………………………….deduct 8 points.
· Under it …………………………………………....deduct 10 points.
· Curved sword ………………………………….....deduct up to 5 points.
· Other defects like serrations ……………….…...deduct up to 2 points.
· Basic form longer than 4/10 of the body length .deduct up to 2 points.
· Too broad sword …………………………………deduct up to 3 points.
· A second sword …………………………………..deduct 10 points.
· Oval basic form not evident …………………..…deduct up to 5 points
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin ………….5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ………………………....…..3 points.
· Under it, depending on length ……………………...….…...1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning …………………..deduct up to 3 points.
· Serrations or defects ………………………………..….deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ………………...……….deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria are allowed only once.
1. The basic oval form should be 4/10 of the body length and can be colourless. The outside fin rays reach 8/10 of the body length with clear, outwardly curved points. Caudal fin shaped like a lyre.
2. The dorsal fin reaches steeply with a point bent upward the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Body - evaluation of the length
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
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.
The total number of points deducted must not exceed 8.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 8/10 of the body length …………………………...10 points.
· 7/10 of the body length …………………………….8 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ……………….…5 points.
· 5/10 of the body length ……………………….……2 points.
· Less than 5/10 of the body length……….……….no point.
· More than 8/10 of the body length……………….deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point departures with formal defects
· Upward curve of extensions not equal ……………..deduct up to 5 points.
· Upward curve of extensions to slight …………...….deduct up to 5 points.
· Other defects like serrations ………………………..deduct up to 2 points.
· Basic form longer than 4/10 of the body length ……deduct up to 2 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin …………..5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning …………………………..….3 points.
· Under it, depending on length ………………………..……..1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning ………….deduct up to 3 points.
· Serrations or defects …………………...……...deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ………..……….deduct up to 7 points.
· Dorsal fin not curved upwards ………………deduct 1 point.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can take place only once.
NEEDLE or PIN TAIL
1. The caudal fins basic form is round in shape and is equal to 4/10 of the body length, with the middle rays extend to form a needle/pin shape. The overall length of the fin corresponds to the body length.
2. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and reaches a point at the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Evaluation of the body length
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 10/10 of the body length …………………..10 points.
· 8/10 of the body length ……………………..8 points.
· 6/10 of the body length ……………………..4 points.
· less than 6/10 of the body length……...….no point.
· More than 10/10 of the body length ……. deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Needle/pin extension not in line with the body axis deduct up to 5 points.
· Curvature of the needle/pin ……………………….....deduct up to 3
· Point of needle/pin too broad or shapeless ………..deduct up to 5 points.
· Needle/pin not extending to a point ……………..….deduct up to 3 points.
· Other defects like serrations ……………………..….deduct up to 2 points.
· Basic form longer than 4/10 of the body length .…..deduct up to 3 points.
· Transition from basic form to needle/pin not exact deduct up to 2 points.
The total number of deducted points must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin ……………….5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ………………………………....3 points.
· Under it, depending on length ……………………………..1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning ………………..deduct up to 3 points.
· Serrations or defects ………………………………..deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form …………………..…..deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can take place only once.
SPADE or COFFER TAIL
1. The caudal fin in its form a miners shovel, the upper and lower edges stand out from the body and are parallel. The length of the caudal is 5/10 of the body length, the depth reaches 8/10 of the caudal length.
2. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and reaches a point at the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Evaluation of the body length
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 5/10 of the body length …………………………....10 points.
· 4/10 of the body length ……………………….…….8 points.
· 3/10 of the body length ……………………….…….4 points.
· less than 3/10 of the body length….……………..no point.
· More than 5/10 of the body length ……..…….….deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Caudal depth less than 8/10 of caudal length …....deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges not parallel …………….....deduct up to 3
· Rear edges unequal angles …………………….….deduct up to 5 points
· Rear edge too pointed …………………….…..…...deduct up to 3 points
· Rear edges angles too obtuse …………………….deduct up to 2 points.
· Other defects like serrations ……………………...deduct up to 2 points.
The total number of deducted points must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the end of the first third of the caudal fin ……………...5 points.
· Up to the caudal fin beginning ………………………….....….3 points.
· Under it, depending on length …………………………….…..1 to 2 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning ……………...deduct up to 3 points.
· Serrations or defects …………………………..….deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ………………….....deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can take place only once.
ROUND TAIL
1. The caudal fin is a round shape with a diameter equal of 5/10 of the body length.
2. The dorsal fin is slim, rises steeply in the beginning and is rounded off at the start of the caudal.
Evaluation of the body length
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 5/10 of the body length ………………………...10 points.
· 4/10 of the body length ……………………….....8 points.
· 3/10 of the body length ……………………….....4 points.
· Less than 3/10 of the body length……….……...no point.
· More than 5/10 of the body length ……………..deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Caudal fin oval shaped …………………….....deduct up to 5 points.
· Caudal fin edges has flat parts ……………...deduct up to 4
· Other deviations from the round shape ……..deduct up to 10 points
· Other defects like serrations ………………...deduct up to 4 points.
The total number of deducted points must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the start of the caudal fin ……………………….5 points.
· Under it, depending on length …………………………deduct up to 4 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the start of the caudal fin deduct up to 4 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning …………………..deduct up to 3 points.
· Serrations or defects ………………………………...….deduct up to 2 points.
· Deviation from the ideal form ……………………….…..deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can take place only once.
SPEAR TAIL
1. The shape of the caudal fin resembles a tip of the spear. The length of the caudal is 8/10 of the body length, with a height of 6/10 of the caudal fin length.
2. The dorsal fin rises steeply curving upwards to a point and reaches the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Evaluation of the body length
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.
Caudal fin - evaluation of the length
· 8/10 of the body length …………………....10 points.
· 7/10 of the body length …………………..….8 points.
· 6/10 of the body length …………………..….4 points.
· 5/10 of the body length …………………..….2 points.
· less than 5/10 of the body length……..…….no point.
· More than 8/10 of the body length.deduct up to 3 points.
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Caudal depth less than 6/10 of caudal length ………...deduct up to 5 points.
· Rear edges unequal concave ………………………......deduct up to 3 points.
· Rear edges not concave enough …………………….....deduct up to 5 points.
· Caudal point not in middle ………………………….......deduct up to 3 points.
· Caudal point not extended enough ………………….....deduct up to 5 points.
· Upper and lower edges not vaulted enough …......…….deduct up to 5 points.
· Other defects like serrations......................................deduct up to 5 points.
The total number of deducted points must not exceed 20.
Dorsal fin - evaluation of the length
· Up to the start of the first third of caudal fin …………........................5 points.
· Up to the beginning of the caudal fin …………….......................……..3 points
· Under it, depending on length ……………………….....….deduct up to 3 points.
· Dorsal fin reaches beyond the first third of the caudal fin
Examples of point deductions with formal defects
· Not rising steeply at the beginning …………………...deduct up to 3 points.
· Serrations or defects ………………………………….deduct up to 2 points.
· Dorsal does not curve upwards at point ……………...deduct 1 point.
· Deviation from the ideal form ………………………..deduct up to 7 points.
The total number of points deducted may not exceed 8.
Deductions for the same criteria can take place only once.