Ltlpistol
10-16-2007, 04:42 PM
Breed Standard for a Pumpkin
General Appearance-Round and orange. The history of the pumpkin goes back to ancient times. Pumpkins appeared in the drawings of the ancient Egyptians often next to dogs that have been described variously as obvious ancestors of either the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Pharaoh Hound. The pumpkins claim to ancient origin is also upheld by its mention in great classics of literature such as Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella.
As befitting such an ancient and storied gourd, the pumpkin should present an impression of size, shell strength and graceful symmetry to the observer.
Size, Proportion, Substance -
The bigger the better sums up the question of size nicely. Proportion is most important as the stately gourd should sit firm and stable while
presenting an easily carveable face. Pumpkins are filled with a rather
stringy, orange substance. This should be removed before showing.
Head -
Pumpkin expression is left open to the whim of the carver. Plain triangle eyes and nose to be severely penalized.
Neck -
Topline, Fore and Hindquarters - Pumpkins possessing any of these features must be disqualified. Judges will call for an exorcist at their discretion.
Color -
A shiny, deep orange the color of the University of Tennessee Football team uniform is most desired. Pale, washed out color to be severely penalized.
Gait -
a pumpkin of proper balance and proportion will roll with smoothness and grace. Out of round movement to be penalized to the extent it interferes with being stolen by vagrant teens, rolled down the driveway, and smashed to smithereens on the road.
Temperament -
The pumpkin is a stoic and stationary fruit, not given to fits of needless exercise.
General Appearance-Round and orange. The history of the pumpkin goes back to ancient times. Pumpkins appeared in the drawings of the ancient Egyptians often next to dogs that have been described variously as obvious ancestors of either the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Pharaoh Hound. The pumpkins claim to ancient origin is also upheld by its mention in great classics of literature such as Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella.
As befitting such an ancient and storied gourd, the pumpkin should present an impression of size, shell strength and graceful symmetry to the observer.
Size, Proportion, Substance -
The bigger the better sums up the question of size nicely. Proportion is most important as the stately gourd should sit firm and stable while
presenting an easily carveable face. Pumpkins are filled with a rather
stringy, orange substance. This should be removed before showing.
Head -
Pumpkin expression is left open to the whim of the carver. Plain triangle eyes and nose to be severely penalized.
Neck -
Topline, Fore and Hindquarters - Pumpkins possessing any of these features must be disqualified. Judges will call for an exorcist at their discretion.
Color -
A shiny, deep orange the color of the University of Tennessee Football team uniform is most desired. Pale, washed out color to be severely penalized.
Gait -
a pumpkin of proper balance and proportion will roll with smoothness and grace. Out of round movement to be penalized to the extent it interferes with being stolen by vagrant teens, rolled down the driveway, and smashed to smithereens on the road.
Temperament -
The pumpkin is a stoic and stationary fruit, not given to fits of needless exercise.