STANDARD OF PERFECTION 40 
coverts, steel-gray, with distinct dark penciling, outlines of which conform 
to shape of feather; under-color, slate. 
Back: Steel-gray, with distinct dark penciling, outlines of which con- 
form to shape of feather; feathers free from white shaft; under-color, 
slate. 
Tail: Black, except the two top feathers which are penciled on upper 
edge; coverts, gray, with distinct dark penciling, outlines of which con- 
form to shape of feather. 
Breast: Steel-gray, with distinct dark penciling, outlines of which 
conform to shape of feather, the penciling reaching well up on throat; 
under-color, slate. 
Body and Fluff: Body, steel-gray, with distinct dark penciling, 
outlines of which conform to shape of feather, the penciling reaching well 
down on thighs. Fluff, steel-gray, tinged with lighter shade; under- 
color, slate. 
Legs and Toes. Thighs, gray, with distinct penciling. Shanks 
and toes, yellow or dusky yellow. 
Note: Each feather in hock, breast, body and wing-bows to have 
two or more distinct pencilings, 
