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1. Width At WithersWidth of the animal at the highest
point, above the front legs |
2. Width Behind WithersWidth behind the Withers |
3. Hind Quarter DevelopmentThe level of roundness and fill of the rear
point, above the front legs end when viewed from the side |
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4. Loin DevelopmentThe overall level of width, length and fill of the Loin into account (1 = Low. 15 = High) |
5. Development of Inner ThighThe level of fill / development of the muscle between the back legs (1 = Low. 15 = High) |
6. Thigh WidthOverall Width of the Hindquarters when viewed from behind (1 = Narrow. 15 = Wide) |
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7. Height of WithersHeight of the animal at the highest point above the front legs (1 = Small. 10 = Tall) |
8. Depth of ChestThe vertical distance from the withers to the bottom of the chest behind the front legs (1 = Shallow. 10 = Deep) |
9. Width of ChestThe width of the animal between the front shoulders (1 = Narrow. 10 = Wide) |
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10. Fore Legs1 = Toes pointed out. |
11.Hind Legs - Side View1 = Straight. |
12. Hind Legs -Rear View 1 = Toes pointed out. |
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13. Length of BackDistance between withers & hip bone (1 = Short. 10 = Long) |
14. Level of Back1 = Dip. 5 = Perfect. 10 = Hump |
15. Pelvic LengthDistance between hip bone & rear of animal (1 = Short. 10 = Long) |
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16. Width at HipsWidth between the hip bones (1 = Narrow. 10 = Wide) |
17. Width at PinsWidth between the pin bones (1 = Narrow. 10 = Wide) |
18. Thickness of BoneDegree of thickness of canon bone (1 = Narrow. 10 = Thick) |
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19. LocomotionThe level of Correctness when Weanling walks (1=Low, 10=High) |
20. Docility
1-2 = Aggressive |
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