Trait
|
Definition
|
1
|
10
|
1 |
Condition Score |
The overall level of fleshing on the animal |
Lean |
Fat |
2 |
Scrotal Circumference |
The circumference of the scrotum |
Small |
Large |
3 |
Width of Muzzle |
Width of the mouth area of the animal |
Narrow |
Wide |
4 |
Width of Pelvis |
Width at the pelvic bone |
Narrow |
Wide |
5 |
Plates |
The angle of the plates above the hind legs |
Dropping from front to rear |
Rising from front to rear |
6 |
Harmony |
Degree to which animal conforms to breed description |
Undesirable |
Desirable |
7 |
Colour of Coat |
Degree to which ‘colour of coat’ conforms to breed description |
Dark |
Light |
8 |
Type of Head |
Degree to which ‘type of head’ conforms to breed description |
Undesirable |
Desirable |
9 |
Colour of Tail |
Degree to which ‘tail colour’ conforms to breed description |
Dark |
Light |
10 |
Tail Set |
Prominence of the tail head |
Less Prominent |
More Prominent |
11 |
Hair Type |
Degree to which ‘hair type’ conforms to breed description |
1 = Straight |
2 = Curly |
12 |
Depth of Hoof |
Depth of the animals hoof |
Deep |
Hallow |
13 |
White Patches |
Presence of White Patches |
No |
Yes |
14 |
Depth of Rump |
Distance between the top and bottom of the rump above the hocks |
Shallow |
Deep |
15 |
Girth |
The circumference of the animal behind the front legs |
Small |
Large |
16 |
Rib |
The development of the rib from flat to round |
Flat |
Well Sprung |
17 |
Shoulder Muscle |
Development of Shoulder Muscling (1-15) |
Low |
High |
18 |
Top Muscle |
Development of Top Muscling (1-15) |
Low |
High |
19 |
Thickness of Skin |
Degree of Thickness of animals skin |
Thick |
Thin |