showing a piggy tail chin

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I think I remember in another thread about piggy tail chins (lots of pictures) that they don't show very well and the judges don't like them. Is this true and why?? I have a white that I would like to show at the State College show who has a definite piggy tail. I don't want to bother bringing her if she doesn't even have a chance because of the piggy tail.

 

[Cat75]

Piggy tails tend to touch the back of the chin which can mess up the fur on the back/butt area.

 

[Spoof]

You can show her, they'll judge her like they would any other and make comments on how they don't like the curly tail and it is a bad trait to breed, etc - but it won't affect the placing unless it lays on the fur during judging or has visibly damaged the fur.

 

[ticklechin]

Shoots said Gino would have been a GSC if it was not for his pig tail, he took a 1st instead.

 

[Godins Chinchillas]

Ditto to what Spoof said. Piggy tails tend to cause the fur to lay down and can also cause staining too. So if you are a good groomer and dust her, trim her tail and hope that her fur stands up straight in that area

 

[arf2184]

Just show her! The tail alone (or rather the fur possibly messed up by the tail) will likely only knock her down one placing, if that. She won't be the only chinchilla there with a curly tail. More importantly, you'll get good feed back on your girl's other traits and an opportunity to learn a lot and meet and hang out with fellow chinchilla addicts. (You'll also be supporting future shows with her entrance fee!)

 

[Dreamlite]

I have shown curly tailed chins and I have never had issues. I've always trimmed their tales slightly shorter to help keep it off the back farther. It really just depends on how tightly curledd the tail is and how strongly the hair stands up.

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I have showed chin many time before and plan to bring several chins. I am still undecided whether to bring her. I am not a very good groomer. Can't seem to get 'the hang' of it. It is funny I had no problem grooming Persian cats when I showed them many years ago.

 

[Dragonflye]

You can show her, they'll judge her like they would any other and make comments on how they don't like the curly tail and it is a bad trait to breed, etc - but it won't affect the placing unless it lays on the fur during judging or has visibly damaged the fur.

So just curious, how prevalent/dominant is this "curly-tailed gene"? Any idea?

I have not shown, but have been to shows and have seen a few curly-tails. You should go for it and just show her.:wink2:

 

[poetrue]

I agree with what others have said. Bring your pink white to the show and get comments on her. Unless she has damaged or stained her fur or the tail causes the fur to swirl or lay down during the show, you won't get knocked for the tail. Their will probably be a comment about it from the judge, but that's it. I have had a few chins that don't exactly have the pig tail, but do have a tendency of always holding their tail up over their back, causing fur damage. That is why judges say it is a bad trait to breed for.

I have showed chin many time before and plan to bring several chins. I am still undecided whether to bring her. I am not a very good groomer. Can't seem to get 'the hang' of it. It is funny I had no problem grooming Persian cats when I showed them many years ago.

I'd be happy to help you with grooming if you'd like. I've gotten pretty good at grooming over the years and am always willing to help out and share my secrets I'm sure plenty of others would help you as well.

Cheryl