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very fine bunches of feathers in the region 

 of the thigh bone, well form ed and frilled up ; 

 these are called "fins." If these last frills exist 

 on one side only, or if the feathers are flowing 

 down, and not, as it were, affording a support 

 for the wings, the bird is not a show bird . . 12 

 Tail. — The tail should be long with a few fine 

 feathers drooping each side of the rump, 

 accompanying the large feathers of the tail ; 

 these are called cock-feathers . . . . 5 



Wings. — To cross slightly . . . . . . . . 5 



Head. — Size in proportion to the body, without any 

 crest, but if the back of the head is slightly 

 hooded, as in the case of a Jacobean pigeon, 

 additional points are allowed, but this is not 

 essential . . . . . . . . . . 10 



Legs. — Long and supple, without stiffness . . . . 5 



Colour. — Usual canary colours : yellow, buff, or 

 variegated with bright plumage, not patchy 

 in colour . . . . . . . . . . 10 



Condition. — Vigorous, showing nerve and action . . 10 

 Cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 



Total 100 



