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PROFITABLE PIGEON BREEDING 



the head just above the skull and from this springs a mane 

 which extends well down between the shoulders. 



The neck should lie of great length, broad at junction with 

 body proper and well arched showing good thickness. The 

 gullet starts at the frill and extends to a point near the tip of 

 the lower mandible and is fvill. The frill is well developed and 

 covers the breast nicely. The intersection of gullet and beak 



WHITE PANTAIL COCK 



First at Chicago Pigeon Show. December 1920. Bred and owned by 



Kelly and Altpeter, Milwaukee. Wis. 



should find the latter presenting more or less of a "down-faced" 

 appearance. The breast is well developed, of nice proportion 

 being full, round and prominent. The back and body taper oft 

 toward the tail, the latter being of moderate length. The wings 

 are also of medium length. 



The legs are covered with feathers down to the toe nails, being 

 of moderate length and well set under the bird. 



The Frill is a dignified and active bird being very erect and 

 graceful in carriage. 



The foregoing description fits the several varieties named 



