To the bird-dog...
Ok, I have to comment on this one.. 3 (newer) people have commented on the same comment, and I think all 3 are off base. Obviously, they did not blow the picture up. The "more bone on the front legs", I do not agree with. I think it's a combo of lack of experience in people wanting to say something, and not knowing what to say, as opposed to people actually giving a valueable discussion of the animal put forth. Of the 3 commenting, One I have never seen before this week (has been starting and making several questionable comments), the other, I know is less than a month or so old, and has very little experience with cattle. The last, I can't say I recall either... If these three people are higher and more knowledgeable, then my regard sent- if not I would encourage you (them) to listen with your ears, not you words. I have been around livestock evaluators for a great % of my life, in combo with many years- I have also judged at many a high level- and not once used that phase alone in a set of reasons. Never before have I heard that criticism, never! A lack of substance in that certain spot, may have been used as an ID a time or two, but I guarantee that it wasn't the first fault mentioned, but I bet it was far closer to last.
No the calf is not overly huge boned, but lets not be petty people! I do think he fits the bill as a JPJ though. Very nice/ big bodied kinda calf, not extreme in anyone area, especially frame/ linear height. I think this calf is plenty good in rib, depth, and substance. I also think this guy has plenty of ace in him. off the top of my head, I would like to pick his tail head up higher, to give more of that "show steer" look. I also might want to lay that shoulder in a little smoother. now, with this said, this picture's angle is a good one, but only if it has a side view to support it. From this angle, i cannot comment on the calf's overall balance, structural correctness (appeared angles), depth of body, or extension upfront.