Broadtail Telescope

Telescope- Broadtail

Origin

The telescope eye has an origin in Asia over 200 years ago. The protruding eyes are variable, but matched on individual fish. Initially Broadtail Moors were only black in color. Today multiple color varieties are common. English Broadtail Moors have been bred in North America for decades, Linnemeyer and Sims-Shonka lines dominate the line breeding area.

© Merlin Cunliffe 2016

© Merlin Cunliffe 2016

Breed Development

The broadtail telescope is defined by three characteristics;

1. The presence of telescope eyes

2. A tall upright dorsal fin and the caudal fin having both significant length, breadth and the caudal trailing edge squared.

3. A single dorsal fin with all other fins paired.

Color; any and all colors and combination including black (moor), red, white, chocolate, blue, purple, bicolors etc.

Critical Features:

1. Body shape oval with no presence of a hump. The curvature of the top and bottom roughly equal.

2. Symmetrical telescope eyes, proportionate to the size of the fish. Eyes to also be symmetrical in direction of gaze, either to the side or slightly forward.

3. Body depth at least 2/3 -3/4 the length.

4. Tail split from 2/3 to 100%

5. Tail length ¾ to 1 ½ the body length depending on the age of the fish.

6. Tail margin well squared with no sign of forking. Ruffling is acceptable.

7. Anal fins paired and similar

8. When viewed from behind, a tail spread from 45-90 degrees.

9. A tall upright dorsal fin, at least as tall as the body is deep.

Key Deductions:

1. Twisted tail lobes, bent leading rays of caudal fins

or any lack of symmetry in lobes.

1. Forking in tail

2. The presence of a ryukin hump

3. Drooping of tail or other signs or peduncle weakness.

4. Twisted pectoral fins.

5. A dorsal fins that bends significantly or folds well to either side at rest.

6. Telescope eyes lacking, disproportionate or asymmetrical.

7. Bottom sitting, head standing or any other deportment issue.

Judging

Maximum points awards are as follows;Fin development and shape30Body Shape25Head shape, telescope eye symmetry & proportionality25Overall Condition10Deportment (viewed from side and top)10100

Fin Development and shape*Fin Development

Dorsal fin upright and erect (slight bending allowed) and tall.

Tail fins well matched, fluid, squared, held well, with split. Spread between 45-90 degrees.

Pectoral fins straight.

Anal fins paired and matched.

All fins well colored, translucent fins allowed.Perfection Goal in points to the left 30Dorsal FinDorsal fin not fully erect, or folds to either side.Deduct 5-10Dorsal fin has a rip, tear or an edge that abnormalDeduct 5-10Tail Fin

Tail fins are matched and 2/3 to 100% split, squared, fluid, lead rays straight, but not stiff. Tail held well, with significant spread between top and bottom rays.Perfection GoalTail spread greater than 90 degrees (Too flat) or any forking in tail. Any twists or bends. Asymmetrical. Tail drooping.Deduct 5-10Tears in fin. Signs of wear. Poor color.Deduct 5-10Pectoral Fin

Pectoral fins are visible from above, matched and are straight or cup-shapedPerfection GoalPectoral fins are twisted or corkscrew in appearanceDeduct 2-5Fins are not visible from aboveDeduct 5-10Anal Fin

Two anal fins that are similar in appearancePerfection GoalOne anal finDeduct 10Anal fin protrudes beyond outside tail baseDeduct 5, if it detracts from overall deportment

1. Maximum score is 30 points for the above section, each subsection suggests a possible deduction. The remainder of the tables describe a score for that area.

Body ShapeBody shape is deep and egg shaped25Body shape is too short15-20Body shape is elongated, perhaps too thin15-20

Head shape, telescope eye symmetry & proportionalityHead is slightly pointed, like a Veiltail or Fantail

Eyes Match and there is no damage even though the fish may be blind. Head is in proportion to body, older fish ( OYA) may have very large eyes25Head is rounded, mouth crooked or turned down, eyes do no match15-20Head is over or undersized, face slightly twisted to one side,1-15

Overall ConditionColor is bright and fish swims gracefully, judge may stimulate gently10Fish is resting on bottom5Color is faded, and / or fins not brilliant0-5

Deportment (top and side)Fish is balanced, tail is hanging in a balanced fashion10Fish lists in any direction0-5Head or tail stander0-5