Schedule for Judging Sultans. 
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additional or Dorking toe behind. Tail — Rather small and soft, much resembling that of the Cochin. Size — Averaging four pounds, 
but looking larger than it is, owing to the loose feathering. General Shape — Rather short and deep. Carriage Rather forward. 
General Characteristics of Hen. — Generally resembling those of the cock, but her crest is more compact and globular. 
Size — About two and a half to three pounds’ weight. 
Colour of White Silkies. — In both Sexes — Comb, face, and wattles dark purple or ripe mulberry colour. Ear-lobes blue 
or greyish blue. Eyes generally black or very dark hazel, but sometimes red. Legs and feet deep blue, approaching black. 
Plumage all over white, as pure as possible, a straw tinge being objectionable, though very rarely quite absent. 
Black Silkies, if ever shown, should be admissible in a Silky class. 
VALUE OF DEFECTS IN JUDGING. 
Points of Merit. 
A bird ideally perfect in shape, colour, style, 
plumage, carriage, and condition, to count 
in points 100 
Defects to be Deducted 
Bad head and comb . 
Bad crest ..... 
Want of crest .... 
Yellow tinge in plumage . 
Shortness of plumage 
Want of feather on legs 
Want of symmetry 
,, ,, condition 
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8 
16 
12 
20 
14 
15 
15 
Disqualifications. — A ny feathers not truly “silky” in any part of the body. Foul-coloured feathers. Vulture-hocks. 
Absence of crest, of fifth toe, or of feather on the legs. 
SCHEDULE FOR JUDGING SULTANS. 
General Characteristics of Cock. — Head and Neck — General appearance of head piquant and vain ; beak short, 
curved, and with Polish nostrils ; comb very small, consisting of two almost imperceptible spikes ; crest very full and neatly arched 
over ; wattles small ; face covered with thick muffling, reaching under the throat and forming a beard ; deaf-ears small and hidden 
by the muffling ; neck moderate in length, well-furnished with hackle, and carried very upright and arched. Body — General 
appearance compact and deep ; breast deep and carried very forward ; wings rather large and carried very low, or with the points 
down ; back straight, and rather drooping towards the tail. Legs and Feet — Thighs rather short, well-furnished with feathers, 
forming long vulture-hocks, covering the joint ; shanks short and heavily feathered to the ends of the outer and middle toes ; toes 
straight and thin, with or without an extra toe behind. Tail — Full and large, with fine sweeping sickles. Size — Rather smaller 
than Polish, averaging five pounds. General Shape — Deep, but neat and compact. Carriage — Resembling that of the White- 
crested Black Polish cock, but lower on the leg. 
General Characteristics of Hen. — Resembling those of the cock, allowing for the difference of sex. Average weight 
three and a half pounds. 
Colour of Sultans. — In both Sexes — Beak white. Comb and wattles brilliant red. Deaf-ears immaterial, being covered 
by the muffling. Eyes red. Legs dark blue or black. Plumage all over a spotless white. 
VALUE OF DEFECTS IN JUDGING. 
Points of Merit. 
A bird ideally perfect in shape, style, colour, 
and condition, to count in points . . . 100 
Defects to be Deducted. 
Deficiency in size or fullness of crest . 
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Comb too large ..... 
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8 
Faulty colour ..... 
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. 12 
Deficient muffling .... 
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• 15 
,, leg-feather . . . 
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. 12 
Want of symmetry .... 
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• 15 
,, ,, condition .... 
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Disqualifications. — Crooked backs, wry-tails, or any bodily deformity. Foul-coloured feathers. Absence of crest. Legs 
without feather, or any colour but white or pinky white. Some consider that absence of fifth toe or of muffling ought to be 
disqualifications ; but they certainly are not so with many judges. 
