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Terminology: General Appearance

Positive
Negative

Larger framed: more size and scale
Bigger: growthier
More growth potential
Tighter framed
More modern type
Nicer balanced; more symmetrical
More style and eye appeal
Smoother; higher quality
More rugged; stouter
More extended
Longer bodied; stretchier
Later maturing
More elevation; taller
More upstanding
Standing on more length of cannon

  Smaller framed
Lacks growth potential
Smaller bodied
Slack framed
Off type
Poorly balanced
Lacks style
Rough, poorer quality
Weak, frail
Short; compact
Short coupled
Earlier maturing
Lacks height
Shorter legged

 

 

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