Mr. Wiggles was sold to me as a Lionhead, but I am starting to believe he is a Ranchu. His body shape is correct for either type but he has an extremely short tail. He swims very awkwardly because of his stumpy tail. He is so funny. I have read that the Lionheads and Ranchus are closely related and can often be confused, one for the other. He is still extremely young, so he does not really exhibit the very slight differences in the two types. He has barely started to grow a wen. He does have a very arched back with an egg shaped body. I don't even know for sure if there is such a thing as a calico Ranchu.
I have attached a picture, but it is not a very close one. He tends to be shy. Please excuse the fact that I didn't get the inside of the glass scrubbed today. I spent too much time changing the water and getting the motor assembly off to clean the impeller. Inside walls. If you need, I will get better pictures tomorrow. The third picture is my orange Lionhead Oranda for comparison.
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I have attached a picture, but it is not a very close one. He tends to be shy. Please excuse the fact that I didn't get the inside of the glass scrubbed today. I spent too much time changing the water and getting the motor assembly off to clean the impeller. Inside walls. If you need, I will get better pictures tomorrow. The third picture is my orange Lionhead Oranda for comparison.
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