250 The Canary Book. 



POINTS FOR JUDGING. 



Points. 



Head, for sleekness and neatness, including bill 7 



Neck, for length, fineness, reach and set on 12 



Shoulder for prominence, roundness, and finish 15 



Back for roundness, narrowness, and being well filled-up 10 



Wings for length, tightness, and carriage 5 



Tail for length, form, and suppleness _ 15 



Chest, well hollowed out 8 



Legs 5 



Size, length and reach, general form, contour, feather- 

 ing, and condition 15 



Nerv.e and travelling . 8 



Total 100 



ADVICE TO BREEDERS. I would advise all amateurs, as far 

 as possible, to eschew birds possessing any of the worst faults 

 I have enumerated, that is, if they desire to breed show speci- 

 mens, for the faults as well as the good properties are sure 

 to be perpetuated, if birds possessing them are used for 

 breeding purposes. Minor faults may be overcome by judi- 

 cious breeding and selection, for no bird is perfect, and if 

 a bird has many good properties, and only a few faults, 

 these in time may be bred out. 



