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Judging Scorecard
for Pygmy Goats (Doe & Buck)
There are three judging scorecards, one for
does, one
for bucks,
and one for wethers. Breed Standard traits are
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.
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Category |
Scorecard Points |
| Doe |
Buck |
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General Appearance
- BODY MEASUREMENTS meet specifications for age group
- Genetically HORNED (disbudding permitted)
- BALANCED & well blended; showing style
- PROPORTIONS typically cobby; wide in relation to
length & height
- CONDITION optimal for age & frame of animal; HEALTH
PERFECT
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14 |
14 |
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Head & Expression
- HEAD typey; medium-short; profile dished
- JAWS broad, strong, well muscled, symmetrically
aligned
- BITE even; neither over nor undershot
- EYES bright, set well apart, prominent but not
protruding
- EARS firm, medium sized, alertly erect
- MUZZLE broad, full, rounded; nose short, wide, flat
- EXPRESSION alert, animated
|
10 |
12 |
|
Coat
- COAT dense, hair straight; medium long; abundant in
bucks
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4 |
6 |
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Breed Markings
- BREED SPECIFIC MARKINGS distinct; light accents on
muzzle, forehead, ears, around eyes & tail; contrasting
darker crown, dorsal stripe, cannons, hocks, hoofs
- OPTIONAL MARKINGS: light girth areas are acceptable
|
8 |
12 |
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Neck
- NECK strong, full throated, muscular, round,
blending well into withers
|
3 |
5 |
|
Shoulders
- SHOULDERS well laid back & angulated; blades firmly
attached
- WITHERS nearly level with spine
|
5 |
5 |
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Chest
- CHEST floor wide; forchest prominent
- HEART GIRTH large, full at the elbows
- RIBS long, well sprung, wide apart
|
10 |
10 |
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Barrel
- BARREL symmetrical, broad, deep, widening toward
low-set flanks.
|
8 |
8 |
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Back
- BACK strong, broad, straight, level along chine and
loin
|
8 |
8 |
|
Rump
- RUMP medium long, medium wide, neither level nor
steep
- HIPS wide, nearly level with back
- THURLS high & wide apart
- PINBONES well apart, prominent
- TAIL symmetrical, set & carried high
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8 |
8 |
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Legs & Feet
- LEGS strong, well-muscled, wide apart, squarely set
- FORELEGS straight
- CANNON BONE short
- ELBOWS close to ribs
- HINDLEGS well-angulated, short-hocked, parallel &
aligned with hips; femur and tibia long, well-muscled;
stifle joint pronounced
- PASTERNS short, strong, resilient
- FEET well shaped, symmetrical; heels deep, soles
level
- GAIT smooth, balanced, ground covering & effortless
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10 |
12 |
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Mammary System (Does)
- TEATS: Cylindrical, symmetrically shaped and
placed, milkable, functional. Free from
deformities & obstructions. Devoid of multiple
orfices
- UDDER functional, balanced, firm, elastic, rounded,
small to medium sized, well-attached; high in rear,
well forward in front
|
12 |
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Reproductive System (Bucks)
- TESTICLES normal, equal in size; both fully
descended
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Mammary System (Bucks)
- TEATS: two single, normal, non-functional.
Devoid of multiple orfices. Free from
deformities.
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100 |
100 |
Excerpts from:
Carpenter, Linda, ed.
Judges
Training Handbook 5th Edition
National Pygmy Goat Association: pp 11
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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