Lionhead And Ranchu Difference Options

[stan]

Hi, i just found this web site,

I posted above topic on above at arofanatics, thought i would post it here to get better response.

What is the difference between a Lionhead and a ranchu?

Lionhead-- much head growth, short stout body, small tail.

Ranchu- less head growth, longer body, open tail.

Or
Liohead is for side view,
Ranchu for top view,

Are these 2 species of fish or the same fish bred differently to have different attributes.[COLOR=orange][SIZE=7]


someone pls enlighten,

[CP]

Terminologies,terminologies.....terminologies.

Frankly,even after reading this thread

http://www.RafflesGold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5

I still dont really know whats the difference between lionhead, Lion Head, Shou Xing, ranchu,lionchu,tigerchu,goosechu,buffalohead,cowhead or whatever head or whatever chu.

There is only one specie of goldfish caurassius auratus.The only distinction to separate a ranchu or lionchu (this topic) or whatever from the orandas or moors
is the absence of the dorsal fin.Period.

All other names given whether lionhead or buffalohead are not of importance to me,perhaps marketing and branding is the main agenda amongst the breeders?

At last year's QH Goldfish competition,under the ranchu category,you will not be disqualified if you send in a lionhead or Shou Xing or lionchu,right?