I need some help, Im planning to show some of my blacks and blues at Bristol, even though I have only just started breeding both varieties I've got quite a few. Unfortunately I dont have the eye for them yet and none of the youngsters stand out from the crowd.
I've looked at the standards so I've got a bit of an idea about having dark toes etc (no idea about what colouring is just right but that comes with experience)
What should I be looking for, what are common faults and what do judges look for?
Also an important thing to know is what faults might mean losing a few points and which faults rule a mouse out completely. I'm not looking to win BIS at the stage but I will be trying my best to be placed within the variety for the blacks and aov self for one of the blues. I might be very lucky to get that but you have to have goals to aim for!
I've looked at the standards so I've got a bit of an idea about having dark toes etc (no idea about what colouring is just right but that comes with experience)
What should I be looking for, what are common faults and what do judges look for?
Also an important thing to know is what faults might mean losing a few points and which faults rule a mouse out completely. I'm not looking to win BIS at the stage but I will be trying my best to be placed within the variety for the blacks and aov self for one of the blues. I might be very lucky to get that but you have to have goals to aim for!