I. BACK
WHILE JUDGING: COMPARE EACH FINDING WITH THE RELEVANT BREED STANDARD
Back: Where the back is described as “broad its entire length,” the carcass should carry the desired width not only from the shoulders to the hips, but also as near as possible to the base of tail. A specimen who narrows sharply from the hips is nearly as faulty as if it were narrow at the hips.
Heart-Girth: Heart-girth is measured by determinating the width of the back and the depth of the body immediately behind the juncture of the wings and body. It is important that this portion of the body be adequate for the proper functioning of the heart for full development of the lungs and when of sufficient size is conducive to health, vigour, longevity and production.
GENERAL DISQUALIFICATIONS AND DEFECTS: BACK
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TOPIC |
DESCRIPTION | ACTION |
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CUSHION
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Definite cushion in any breed where a cushion is not a feature of normal type: | Deduct: 1 to 2 points |
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CROOKED BACK |
Any signs of a crooked back: | Disqualify |
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ROACHED BACK |
A convex-shaped back, a disqualification in all breeds except Malay breeds: (Not to be confused with required convex Malay back or Rouen Duck back, or the heavy hip muscles in Cornish males.)
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Disqualify
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| DEFORMED BACK | Any deformality: | Disqualify |
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