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Kohaku
This show category is white with red
(hi) markings. Ideally, the hi should be a uniform shade with well-defined
edges. The white should be a pure snowy white. The hi should cover between
50 to 70 percent of the koi, and be visually balanced.
This 70 cm, 4-year-old female was bred
by Miyoshiike, and is a breeding Kohaku from the mix of Sansuke line and
Ogawa line. Please look at its carefree body conformation. It gives us an
impression of more growth. Because of the Ogawa line, the Shiroji (white
ground) is very white and the hi is bright and clear. The pattern runs
beautifully and powerfully on its body. It is an excellent Kohaku with all
the three important factors: body conformation, quality and pattern. This
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Asagi/Shusui
This show category features
predominantly blue or gray on their back and their underside is red or
orange. Its scalation is important; each scale should be darker blue in the
center and lighter blue or white on the edges. The red (hi) should extend
onto the base of the pectoral fins. Red should be present on the gill
plates. The dorsal fin should be red at the base, but the color should not
extend upward onto the fin.
This asagi, HOS 7070, is 62 cm in
length and was bred by Hosokai. Note the distinctive scalation, the
brilliant hi on her sides, and and the symmetry of the hi on the pectoral
fins. This is a textbook example of what an asagi should look like. This koi
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Utsuri
This show category features black koi
with white, red or yellow markings. The sumi (black) markings on the head
will reach down to the nose. Utsuri should have a striking, large sumi which
are emphasized by the contrasting color.
This shiro utsuri, A-7011, was bred by
Kaneko and is 52 cm. Note the extremely white skin, especially on the head.
This is rare in an utsuri, where the skin on the head frequently has a
yellow tint. It has excellent motoguru; the sumi on the base of the pectoral
fins are very symetrical. Overall the sumi is a good quality black, with a
nice balance of black and white over the whole body. This koi has been sold. |
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Tancho
This show category is distinguished by
the red mark, or tancho, on the head. This category includes koi from the
Kohaku, Sanke and Showa varieties that have the round red mark on the head,
and no hi (red) markings anywhere else.
This Tancho Shusui, K-395, is 60 cm in
length and was bred by Hosokai of Niigata. This is a white based Shusui with
rare black scales. The breeder describes its pattern is "the arrow has hit
and the tancho is the blood spot." This koi has been sold. |
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Showa
This show category is three-colored.
They are predominantly black with red and white markings. The large sumi
marking should be dark black and the hi a deep red.
This Showa, K-2117, is 56 cm and is
excellent example of this type. The coloration is extraordinary in its
intensity, and the placement is excellent. This koi has been sold. |
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Sanke
This show category is three-colored: a
white fish with red (hi) and black (sumi) markings. All markings should be
deep in hue with distinct edges. The white should be a snowy white. The
pattern the hi and sumi markings create should be balanced when viewed
individually and together.
This Sandan Taisho Sanke, bred by
Iketen, is 28 cm long. It was honored with the "Best in Size" award at the
Nogyosai Show (the largest show in Niigata). It has been sold. |
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Koromo/Goshiki
The coloration of this show category
is similar to the Kohaku, red (hi) markings on a white background. The most
common variety, Ai-goromo, have hi scales with blue semicircular borders
that give them a netted or lacy appearance. The hi should be a deep red to
compliment the lace pattern overlay.
This Koromo Showa, K-410, is 45-50 cm
in length. This koi is not only rare, but an excellent tategoi with lots of
complexity and sumi still to develop. It has been sold. |
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Hikari-Muji
This very popular show category are
metallic koi of one color. Whatever the color is, it should be an even hue
all over with no patterns or markings.
This Yamabuki Ogon, HOS-7004, is great
example of the understated elegance that is the hallmark of this category.
This koi is 53 cm in length and won Best in Variety at 2004 AFKAPS show.
Take a good look at the beautifully even metallic glow of the luminous skin
and the full body shape and you can see why! This fish has been sold. |
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Gin Rin A
This show category has sparkling
scales, with golden iridescence over hi (red) and silver over white and sumi
(black) areas. This iridescence is noticeable in the individual scales,
rather than having the overall luster of the Hikarimono group. The kin gin
rin A group consists of kin gin rin kohaku and sanke. (Metallic showa are
hikari-utusuri)
This 40 cm Gin Rin Showa, A-7006, is
an outstanding koi. Bred by Koda, the placement and intensity of the Hi and
Sumi are superb. Its iridescent scales make this fish look like a sparkling
gem. This koi won Best in Size at the 2003 Nogyosai Show and Best in Variety
at the 2004 AFKAPS show. This koi has been sold. |
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