| Mane...............25
(shape and overall quaility) * the mane is made of wool * forms a full circle around the head *extends to a "V" at the back of the neck * should be full and prominent * cheeks extending into the whisker bed may be heavily trimmed * the center of the foreface below the.wool cap should be clean of wool * top & sides should be at least 2 inches on seniors * the side trimmings and chest may be noticeably longer. Fault a mane * that is thin or lacks balance; * with a gradual change on the face from normal fur to mane wool Disqualifications from Competition: * lack of any mane, * a mane so poor that it shows open areas with no wool, * a mane that has a shape that is very uneven in length and fullness. * a mane that consists of long normal fur instead of wool. * a mane with wool less than 2" long |
| Wool
.................10 Only the wool of the mane is used when judging Lionhead wool. * the wool is strong * lively feeling with a soft silky texture. * should be wavy * should show crimping of the .....this crimping is often more evident in junior animals. * guard hairs will be present but should never create a coarse feeling The quality of the transition wool, on the lower sides and rump, is never taken into consideration when evalutating Lionhead wool. |
| Coat...................10
* Rollback * soft, dense, medium length * saddle, flanks, & rump should be clean of wool. Disqualifications from Competition: * wool on the saddle * transition wool over 2" long * lack of a distinct break between the.mane and transition wool .learn more |
| Body...........
25 points * short & compact * depth is at the shoulders rounding back * there is a high head mount. * stance is high * correctly posed will show off the full chest so the mane can be seen to learn more on posing |
| Head............10
points * bold, with good width between the eyes. * well filled in the muzzle * high head mount * no visible neck. * slight roundness between eyes, head is not round from all directions. Fault a head *that reassembles a Netherland Dwarf head |
| Ears............
5 points * erect, set on top of head * with a strong ear base * good substance * short with rounded tips * when relaxed carried in a "V" * under 3 1/2" Disqualifications from Competition: * ears over 3 1/2" |
| CONDITION ........................................ 5 |
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