Koi Identification
As the NW Chapter of ZNA, The NWKGC has elected to follow the koi classifications set forth by them.
Gosanke
The term Gosanke refers to the three main varieties: Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku (Sanke) and Showa Sanshoku (Showa).
Kohaku
Classic red and white Nishikigoi. Red should start at the head and form interesting patterns along the tops and sides of the body. Fins should be white.
![7-Adult Champion Brady Layman](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/7-Adult-Champion-Brady-Layman.jpg?resize=911%2C1745&ssl=1)
Sanke
Red, white and black Nishikigoi. Like a Kohaku, but with small black patches.
![](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-ZNA-NW-Grand-Champion.jpg?resize=578%2C960)
Showa
Black with white and red markings.
![Best in Size 7](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Best-in-Size-7-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1877&ssl=1)
Asagi
![2019 Grand Champion B-Steve Zimmerman](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2019-Grand-Champion-B-Steve-Zimmerman.jpg?resize=584%2C960&ssl=1)
Shusui
![Shusui](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Shusui.jpg?resize=500%2C834&ssl=1)
Shiro Utsuri
![Utsuri](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Novice-Champ.jpg?resize=1080%2C2128&ssl=1)
Gin Rin Showa
![Gin Rin A](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2019-ZNA-NW-Best-Size-3-E-Nick-Gitts.jpg?resize=206%2C420&ssl=1)
Kujaku
![Kujaku](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2019-ZNA-NW-Best-Size-1-Brady-Layman.jpg?resize=475%2C660&ssl=1)
Tancho Kohaku
![Tancho](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Show-Chair-Award.jpg?resize=1080%2C1876&ssl=1)
Budo Goromo
![Koromo](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Best-Sz.-4-LP-Christensen-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1894&ssl=1)
Goshiki
![AKCA Most Photogenic](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AKCA-Most-Photogenic.jpg?resize=1080%2C1445&ssl=1)
Doitsu Showa
![Doitsu](https://i0.wp.com/nwkg.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2019-ZNA-NW-Doitsu-Award-E-Nick-Gitts.jpg?resize=323%2C647&ssl=1)