I just have a question. When you purchase your piggies does the lack of hair at the base of the mane matter? Do you try to purchase minty piggies? What would you classify as a minty piggy?
It's really quite common for them to have missing hair at the base of the manes. It's like the hair wasn't secured at the end so came out when combed. I know the Greek ponies have the same issue.
Mint is quite a tricky thing to define, even ponies MOC can still have flaws. When you throw nirvana into the mix, it's more complicated
You also need to be aware that what could be considered a flaw is just the way the pony was made. The QC for MB and Breker was different compared to HK and China. Things such as a rough body, thinner patches of plastic and uneven tails is more common in piggies compared to HK and China ponies.
I'm not sure if this answers your question.
Love pkw xxx