STANDARD OF PERFECTION 61 
In shape, Wyandottes have a type peculiarly their own. It is em- 
phatically a bird of curves. Fanciers should strive to maintain its short, 
broad back and deep, round body. These characteristics exceed in value 
all color considerations and are found in the typical Wyandotte at all ages, 
whether alive or dressed. Its curved, close-fitting comb adds to the sym- 
metry of the bird. 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock Sh lbs. Hen 6* lbs. 
Cockerel 7$ lbs. Pullet oh lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Short, round, broad. 
Beak: Short, well curved. 
Eyes: Large, oval. 
Comb: Rose, low, firm on head; top, oval and surface covered with 
small, rounded points, tapering to a well-defined point at rear; the entire 
comb curving to conform to shape of skull. 
Wattles and Ear- Lobes: Wattles, moderately long, nicely rounded 
at lower edges, equal in length, fine in texture, free from folds or wrinkles. 
Ear-lobes, oblong, well-defined, hanging about half the length of wattles, 
smooth. 
Neck: Short, well arched; hackle, abundant, flowing well over 
shoulders. 
Wings: Small, not carried too close to body; sides well rounded. 
Back: Short, broad, flat at shoulders; saddle, broad, full, rising with 
concave sweep to tail; saddle feathers, abundant. 
Tail: Short, well spread at base, carried at an angle of fifty degrees 
from the horizontal (see illustration); sickles, moderately long, curving 
gracefully and closely over tail; coverts, abundant, filling out well in front, 
almost hiding the stiff feathers. 
Breast: Broad, deep, round. 
Body and Fluff: Body, short, deep, round, with low-set keel. 
Fluff, full-feathered, well rounded. 
Legs and Toes: Thighs, short, stout, showing outline of shape 
when viewed sideways, well covered with soft feathers; shanks, short, 
stout, set well apart, well rounded. Toes, straight. Shanks and toes 
free from feathers, stubs and down. 
SHAPE OF FEMALE. 
Head: Short, round; crown, broad. 
Beak: Short, well curved. 
Eyes: Large, oval. 
Comb: Rose, similar to that of male, but much smaller. 
