I think I'm going to enter Champ and Blaze in the LOS show in central Florida in April. I'm not sure how to classify Champ and thought I would get some expert opinions. The breeder called Champ a cinnamon but I've never seen a reddish tint to him (even in the sunlight). I think he more closely resembles a chocolate. Here are the definitions they use: Chocolate: brown with cream to wheaten undercoat. Legs, tail, and banded mask darker than body. Cinnamon: red, ruby or dark eyes with coal color from deep reddish brown to light reddish tint; with or without a mask. The closest picture I can find that you can look at is on the cover of Modern Ferret Issue #10. Maybe Mary or Eric can enlighten me. Also, Champ lost 2-3" of his tail either during or shortly after birth. Is this considered a handicap? OK, you show judges, jump in and help me out. Thanks in advance. Katharine [Posted in FML issue 2951]