bradl Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 American Pumpkin Club Breed Standard for the Smooth-Coated Field Pumpkin (SCFP) General Appearance- Round and orange. The history of the smooth-coated field pumpkin (herein: "pumpkins") goes back to ancient times. Pumpkins appeared in the drawings of the ancient Egyptians, often next to canines that have been described variously as obvious ancestors of either the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Basenjis, or the Pharaoh Hound. The pumpkins claim to ancient origin is also upheld by its mention in great classics of literature such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; 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. No specific size requirements are promulgated at this time, but the height at the stem should be comparable to width at the equatorial or "great circle" girth. Pumpkins are not a wicketed breed. 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 hand-stripped out before showing. Top portion should also be humanely excised forming a removable lid to permit what owner-handlers refer to as "candling." Head - Pumpkin expression is left open to the aesthetic vision of the groomer. Plain triangle eyes and noses, throwbacks to the fifties and earlier, to be severely penalized. Neck, Topline, Fore and Hindquarters - Pumpkins possessing any of these features must be disqualified. Judges will call for a gourdologist at their discretion. Color - A shiny, deep orange or deep wheaten color 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. by: anonymous 2 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Kim Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Quote Kim,mama to furbaby, Piper 4/13/2003 "Things that upset a terrier may pass virtually unnoticed by a Great Dane." ~ Smiley Blanton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magadog Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 Brad-- Have you any idea about when the SCFP, since it has been granted admission to the American Pumpkin Club, will be admitted to the American Cucurbit Club? I could not possibly be the only person who needs to know this vital information. Jill P.S. Are there any restrictions on artificial fertilizing products? Pesticides? Are they penalized if the resident Cairn terrier takes a healthy bite of one-- or would that be considered an "orange badge of courage"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORI Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 I'm lost or is it just too much rum in the egg nog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magadog Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Lori-- Too much rum in the egg nog. As for me, there's no excuse. Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 *bump* for Halloween 2006 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goforette Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Oh boy Brad.... I'm reading along thinking I'm like reading real standards... until I get to the part about being penalized for types of eye and nose styles... this is good Kind of fits w/the group here since we're always measuring our own little Cairns to make sure they meet proper specifications hee hee... Quote Hollie Edelbrock & Brystal Sonoma Chris, Stacy and Little Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tena Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 How plain sily I love this forum 1 Quote Sophie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 *bump* for Fall 2007 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elle Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 You got me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 *bump* for Fall 2009 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetsyNoodle Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hilarious! My husband's birthday is on Halloween, so he really got a kick out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 *bump* for Fall 2010 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Is the SCFP difficult to house train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Very! Obedience is a mixed bag, though: their "Stay!" is rock solid, but their Recall is terrible. When heeling they tend to forge ahead on steep downhill sections, and lag or even go backwards uphill. Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekey's Mom Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Alas, this a short-lived breed, and given to butt-rot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekey's Mom Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 What do you know? I found a picture of the elusive breed: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Topic bump for 2011 season. Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm beginning to see more of these SCFPs in my neighborhood. My Cairn has shown an interest in them but they never reciprocate. Should I be wary of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Bump'kin for 2012. 1 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I was waiting for this, Brad. You never disappoint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwtheq Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 How is it I've missed this topic all these years? Excellent! Quote Max and Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Bump'kin for 2014! Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 This never gets old. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillscreek Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Is it sociable with others of its kind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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