Every exhibitor will have or certainly will one day experience the situation when they breed the perfect specimen of their selected species but ..… it has one minor defect which you know in your heart of hearts any judge is going to home right in on instantly!

This can happen to a sheep, goat, cow, bull, horse, cat, dog, rabbit, or what ever animal you care to choose. It is probable a "throw back" somewhere way back in the breeding.

It is however the one fault which is going to stop you from achieving the ultimate success - "First in Class" ………the dreaded white, grey or brown small group of hairs on what should otherwise be a totally black coat, sitting there prominently positioned just where the judges eye will automatically fall!

Fear not - all is not lost, and you can still achieve that all-important "First in Class"!

There is a near miracle product available call "Black Magic" which will solve the problem in seconds, and remain effect for many weeks after it is first used. Many a Suffolk breeder has changed a few brownish rear legs for the more perfect black finish, which is the breed's natural requirement. A good few Hampshire's have had their ear tips "enhanced" as have the coats of many cattle, horses and dogs which all suffered minor small colour defects in what was other wise a perfect specimen.

"Black Magic" is neither a paint nor lacquer; it completely covers up white, brown or grey hairs. Has considerable lasting powers, and is not noticeable. Once dry (normally within a few seconds) it leaves the hair soft and pliable after any combing, and leaves no traces on the hands after any handling.

There is only one thing not to come in contact with - grooming oil! It's fatal! - The black spray starts to come off immediately! Think about it carefully - if say you have lightly coated the animals face with oil, the judge passes his hand over the face - gets an oily hand, which he then casually passes over the creature's body including your "delicate handy work!" Nett result - a judge with a black hand - awkward questions are likely - so you might as well depart from the ring - this is unlikely to be your day!

Supplied in an 10oz aerosol can, do make sure you shake the can well, spray mist lightly from a distance of about a foot (12-inches) It is a good idea to cover or mask any area which you do not want black, as in the case of a sheep with a white head and black ears. Most folk borrow the professional car sprayers system - masking tape and newspaper!

The moral question?

Far to many judges have had a go for one to start worrying about the moral aspect. After all if you haven't bred the animal correctly, feed it to get the required size, or achieved the many other aspects of turning out a top show winning animal - a tin can of black colouring is not going to make a lot of difference!