Internet Koi Judging - Answers
In what class would these koi be placed
- Boke Showa _Kawarimono_
- Kanoko Kohaku _Kawarimono_
- Gin Rin Showa _Gin Rin or Showa, depending on any rules set by the show committee.
- Kikisui _Hikarimoyo Mono_
- Yondan Kohaku _Kohaku (Yondan means four steps)_
- Kage Utsuri _Kawarimono (Kage means shadow)_
- Ki Utsuri _Utsuri (Ki means Yellow)_
- Yotsujiro _Kawarimono (5 white areas on the Koi - all fins and face)_
What color is a
- Kigoi _Yellow_
- Chagoi _Brown_
- Yambabuki Ogon _Yellow (Metalic)_
- Nezu Ogon _Grey (Metalic)_
- Benigoi _Red_
- Shiro Muji _White_
- Aka Muji _Red_
Name the metalic counterpart of
- Sanke _Yamatonishiki_
- Showa _Gin Showa or Kin Showa_
- Kohaku _Sakura, Platinum Kohaku or Kin Zakura
- Goshiki _Kujaku_
- Kigoi _Yamibuki Ogon_
- Shusui _Kinsui or Ginsui_
- Ki Bekko _Tora_
Name 5 terms to describe gin rin scales
- _Pearl_
- _Tsubu/Tama_
- _Beta_
- _Kado/Sudare_
- _Diamond_
Give 3 terms used for the color red
Translate the following Japanese
- Konbunwa _Good Evening_
- Shiro _White_
- Ni _Two_
- Korewa _This one_
- San _Three_
- Arigoto _Thank You_
- Konichiwa _Good Afternoon__
- Yon _Four_
- Sumi _Black_
What term is used to describe the following
- Sumi on a sanke that is on the white skin _Tsubo_
- Sumi on the base of the pectoral fins _Motoguro_
- Late appearing sumi _Ato_
- Lightening shaped sumi on head _Menware_
- A tiny speck of sumi on a Kohaku _Shimmy_
What do you call a Kohaku with
- Three red spots _Sandan_
- Four red spots _Yondan_
- A single red spot on the head _Tancho_
- Two red spots, where one is solely on the head _Maruten nidan_
- A lightening pattern of red, with shiney scales _Gin rin inazuma_
- A dappled red pattern _Kanoko_
- Scales only down the dorsal and lateral lines _Doitsu_
- Metallic _Platinum or Sakura_
What term is used to describe the following
- The back edge of a Hi spot _Kiwa_
- A single red spot, soley on the head of a Koi _Tancho_
- The front edge of a Hi spot _Insertion_
- Underlying Hi that will develope _Sashi_
- Metalic Hi _Kin_
- Hi on the lips _Kuchibeni_
Rank in order of importance
- __2__ Color
- __4__ Quality
- __1__ Conformation
- __3__ Pattern
Rank 1st and 2nd(Many of these answers are partially subjective)
- Skinny Kohaku with deep red hi and snow white shiro _2nd_
Full bodied Kohaku with slightly yellowish shiro _1st_
(conformation is most important)
- Tancho Sanke with a torn fin _2nd_
Tancho Showa with tiny hi spot on body _1st_ (again a hard call, is the tear permanent (deformed) or did it happen at the show due to rough handling?)
- Shiro Utsuri with one pectoral fin slightly smaller _2nd_
Shiro Utsuri with yellow skin _1st_ ( a deformity on the first fish)
- Gin rin Showa with pearl gin _1st_
Gin rin Sanke with black pectoral fins _2nd_ (a sanke should have small stripes on the pectoral fins)
- A Yellowish Ogon with great shine _?_
A snow white Ogon with Matsuba scales and full body _?_(Conforamtion is most important but Shine is also very mportant in the Hiakri classes - this is a hard call)
- A Narumi Asagi _1st_
A Konjo Asagi _2nd_ (A preferance is usually given to the blue Asagi)
- A full bodied Kohaku with a shimi _1st_
A thin Kohaku with deep red and snow white _2nd_ (Conformation is very important - it shows the health of the fish and the care given by the keeper)
Which of the following will disqualify a koi from being judged
- _Yes_ Aeromonas - (a disease)
- _No_ One fin smaller than the other - (a deformity, penalty on conformation)
- _No_ Two pair of barrbels (koi should have this)
- _No_ Kuchibeni (a red mark on the lips)
- _No_ White on a Black fish (refer to Shiro Utsuri, Hajiro, Kumonryu etc)
- _No_A red spot on a Shiro Bekko (penalty on pattern)
- _Yes_ Costia (a parasite)
- _No_ A torn fin (may be looked upon as a deformity)
- _Yes_ No Barrbels (possibly not a koi but a goldfish)
- _Yes_ Tumor (usually appears as a deformity)
- _Yes_ Crooked Spine (a deformity)
- _No_ Motoguro (prefered on a Showa and an Utsuri (black based fish))
- _No_ Doitsu scales (scales down the dorsal and lateral lines only)
A Koi Judge should not wear
- _Sunglasses_ (distorts the colors)
- _Jewelry_ (could cut or injure the fish when handling)
- _Jeans_ (Judging is a position of esteem - treat it as such)
The cross breeding of the following two koi resulted in what variety
- Kohaku & Shiro Bekko _Sanke_
- Yamabuki Ogon & Shusui _Ginsui_
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Name these Kawarimono
- Solid black koi _Karasu_
- Black with white head and tips of pectoral fins _Hageshiro_
- Red with pine cone reticulation _Aka Matsuba_
- Five colored koi _Goshiki_
- Showa with a hazy black pattern on the white _Kage Showa_
- Green and grey patterns _Ochibe_
- Name means Autum Leaves _Ochibe_
- Name means Dragon _Kumonryu_
- Yellow koi _Kigoi_
- Black and white pattern changes (scaled) _Matsukawabake_
- Black koi, white on head and all fins _Yotsujiro_
When judging the following groups, what is the highest place called?
- Kohaku 7" to 10" _First Place_
- All sizes of Showa _Best in Class_
- All koi 12" to 15" _Best in Size_
- All Best in Size Koi _Champions_
Which is noramlly judged first?
- Best in size __1_____ or Best in Class___2___
- Grand Champion __2____or Best in Size __1____
- Grand Champion __1____ or Runner Up Champion ___2___
- Best Mature ___2___ or Grand Champion ___1_____
What style of koi show is described by the following?
- All of the owners koi are in one tank _English_
- All Kohakus of the same size are in one tank _Japanese_
As a Judge, what costs are you responsible for?
- Travelling to and from your home to the show _Yes_
- Two nights hotel _No_
- Meals on the day of the Show _No_
As a Candidate Judge, what costs are you responsible for?
- Traveling to and from your home to the show _Yes_
- Two nights hotel _Yes_
- Meals on the day of the Show _Yes_
Are the following acceptable Judging attire?
- Rubber boots _Yes_
- Jeans _No_
- Sports Jacket _Yes_
- Sun Glasses _No_
- Shorts _No_
Who has the right to disqualify a koi from being judged?
- Judge _Yes_
- Entrant _No_
- Candidate Judge _Yes_
- Club President _No_
- Show Chairman _Yes_
Who can reclassify a koi after judging starts?
- Judge_Yes_
- Entrant _No_
- Candidate Judge _Yes_
- Club Presidnet _No_
- Show Chairman _No_
During Judging, can a Judge ask for ..?
- A koi to be remeasured _Yes_
- A koi to be reclassified _Yes_
- The name of a koi's owner _No_
- Where the koi was purchased _No_
- What awards will be given _Yes_