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Judging
Scorecard
for
Pygmy
Goats
(Wether)
There
are
three
judging
scorecards,
one
for
does,
one
for
bucks,
and
one
for
wethers.
Breed
Standard
traits
categorized
with
points
assigned
to
each
category.
The
points
are
assigned
based
on
the
relative
importance
of
the
traits
in
that
category
to
the
ideal
pygmy
goat.
All
three
scorecards
total
100
points;
however,
individual
categories
and
points
vary
for
does,
for
bucks,
and
for
wethers.
| Category |
Scorecard
Points |
| Wethers |
|
General
Appearance
- BALANCED
&
well-blended
- PROPORTIONS
typically
cobby
(compact)
- BREED
SPECIFIC
MARKINGS
distinct
- COAT
dense,
hair
straight,
medium
long
- EXPRESSION
alert,
animated;
Ears
erect
- HEAD
typey,
symmetrical;
profile
dished
|
25 |
|
Structure
(Conformation)
- BODY
PARTS
functional
&
balanced
-ribcage,
chest,
barrel
broad,
deep
-back
strong,
level
-rump
medium
long,
medium
slope
-fore-
&
hindquarters
well
angulated,
well
aligned,
strong,
well
muscled
-gait
smooth
&
effortless
|
25 |
|
Health
&
Condition
- FREE
OF
DISEASE;
displaying
vigor
- FREE
OF
PARASITES;
skin
&
coat
clean
- IN
GOOD
FLESH
&
MUSCLE
|
25 |
|
Tractable/Showability
- BEHAVIOR
tractable,
alert,
responsive,
trusting,
confident
&
cooperative
|
25 |
| Total
Points |
100 |
Excerpts
from:
Carpenter,
Linda,
ed.
Judges
Training
Handbook
5th
Edition
National
Pygmy
Goat
Association:
pp
31
This
document
is
for
informational
purposes
only
and
is
in
no
way
intended
to
be
a
substitute
for
medical
consultation
with
a
qualified
veterinary
professional.
The
information
provided
through
this
document
is
not
meant
to
be
used
in
the
diagnosis
or
treatment
of
a
health
problem
or
disease,
nor
should
it
be
construed
as
such.
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