International High-Breeding Standard (IHS) 2022
This European “International High-Breeding Standard” defines the ideal conceptions of the special Guppy types. The desired details of each guppy type can be defined by specific characteristics.
The aim of the Standard is to set a framework that European breeders can work within for their personal breeding goals and for their comparison on an international basis.
The “International High-Breeding Standard” is freely available, as long as acknowledgement is given to the IKGH.
Any changes to the “International High-Breeding Standard” must result from a 2/3 majority of the responding membership. Proposals for variations or alterations must be in writing or must be submitted during IKGH conferences.
Only organizations that are members of the IKGH are entitled to vote. The right to vote is confirmed in the constitution of the IKGH.
The results of the voting are binding to all members.
Any aquatic association can use and reproduce the “International High-Breeding Standard”. The official language in the IKGH is English. Communication languages in the IKGH are English, German and French. All information must be in the English language.
General Guppy Standard Features
The most essential characteristic of these standard and evaluation rules is the regulation of exact detail since the exhibits of the High-bred Guppy are characterized as per their type to the smallest detail.
No judgment for an overall general impression is given. This would actually result in an inaccurate judgment.
The objective is to achieve the standard form in each of the individual characteristic features.
By a standard shape of body and fins as well as their proportions to each other, optimal proportions are established.
For full IKGH Show Rules. See Link below.