[Akai-San]

I was just contemplating the accepted practice of hobbiest and breeders growing out and developing "female" koi as opposed to "male" koi. I can understand the mystique of developing beautiful "female" koi, but aside from Momotaros GIANT male koi, is there any other breeder with a similar specimen? Can or should male koi be developed to exceed the current accepted standards? Is it possible for male koi to compete in koi shows along thier female counterparts. Not just in the baby or young koi catagories, but how about eventually in the 70cm plus area. With male koi peaking sooner than females is this a good thing or bad thing if the koi can reach giant size in shorter periods and finish out best when still somewhat young. Also, in the dog show world, dogs are judged on a standard and whether male or female, what ever sex that holds closest to the standard can win the blue ribbon. Is this true for Koi shows as well? I'm thinking for koi, maybe TOO MUCH emphasis is put on "the largest" koi. Instead of the best specimen of the varieties presented.

Just wondering if anyone in the koi world has hypothesized that maybe the males genes hold the secret to more consistency in breeding true varieties...food for thought...any insights will be very welcome...