STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. 
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Breast and Body: Breast, full, plump, and carried well 
forward, — plumage, rich black: — Body, broad, square, and car- 
ried low, — color, rich black, throughout, a brownish, tinge very 
undesirable. 
Wings: Of medium size, and smoothly folded against the 
sides; primaries and secondaries, deep black; wing-coverts, 
rich black, or greenish-black in color 
Tail: Large, and well expanded, — color, rich black. 
Legs: Thighs, short, stout, and well set on the body: — 
Shanks, black or slate color, short, fine in the bone, and free 
from feathers. 
Carriage : Upright and vivacious. 
POINTS IN CREVECCEURS. 
Sj^mmetry, . . . . . .10 
Size and Weight, . . . . . .10 
Condition, ...... 8 
Head, ....... 4 
Crest and Beard, ..... 18 
Comb, ....... 7 
Ear-lobes and Wattles, .... 5 
Neck, ....... 5 
Back, . 6 
Breast and Body, . . . • . .7 
Wings, ....... 6 
Tail, 7 
Legs, 7 
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