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('AWk,UiC,.^,C.=LU.^JA=AModJ.) 



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Glossary of Breeding Terms 



liEAK — The combination of the uppci- and lower mandible, 



BREED — A distinct race of pigreons. 



]3REEDEI< — A person Avho breeds pigeons. 



CERK — The fleshy circle around a pigeon's eye. 



COVERTS — The lesser or short feathers covering- the upper portion 

 of the primaries and secondaries of the wing. 



COW-HOCKS — Legs bent too much at knees. 



DOWN PACE — The face pulled down and back so as to place the beak 

 almost against upper throat feathers. 



ELK.JHTS — Principal feathers of wing or those on outside edge, other- 

 wise known as primaries. 



HOG BACK — Round shouldered. 



KEEL — The continuation of the breast bone under body of bii'd. 



KNOCK KNEED — Knees bent inwards toward each other. 



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