STANDARD OF PERFECTION 
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Score of Exhibition* Pen: In ascertaining the score of an exhibi- 
tion pen, add the scores of the females together and divide the sum by the 
number of females in the pen; to the 
quotient thus obtained, add the score of the 
male, and this sum shall be the score of the 
exhibition pen. 
Dated Score Cards: All score cards 
made out by judges applying the Standard 
are to be dated by the judge with ink, in- 
delible pencil, or by stamp, on the date the 
specimens are judged. 
Faulty Score Cards: It shall be con- 
sidered irregular for a judge to sign a score 
card unless weight is considered, in all 
breeds and varieties having standard 
weights, regardless of season. 
Ties: In case of ties between two or 
more specimens that cannot be broken by any of the previous rules, 
the specimen receiving the smallest total sum of cuts for shape shall be 
awarded the prize. In case of ties in exhibition pens, should either pen 
contain one or more adult specimens, that pen shall be awarded the 
prize. In case of all pens containing all young, or all adult specimens, 
the prize shall be awarded to the pen containing the highest scoring 
male. 
Fig. 34. 
Tail cnrried at Angle of 50 Degrees. 
IN APPLYING THE COMPARISON SYSTEM. 
Typical Shape: In awarding prizes by comparison, judges must 
consider carefully each and every section of the specimen, and not allow 
color alone to influence their decisions. The vital importance of tvpical 
shape is to be borne constantly in mind, at the same time giving due con- 
sideration to color in all sections, including under-color. 
Handling: All specimens in competition must be handled and ex- 
amined by the judge, except those that show decided inferiority as seen in 
the coops. 
Valuation: In awarding prizes under this system, ever} 7 section of 
each specimen must be given full consideration, valuing it, both in shape 
and color, as provided by the Standard "Scale of Points" for the breed. 
No judge, in applying the Standard by this system, shall give any one sec- 
tion undue prominence in arriving at his decision. 
Disqualifying Weights: Specimens falling below disqualifying 
weights after December 1 st of each year must be debarred from competi- 
tion, except Bantams, which, when exceeding disqualifying weights, shall 
suffer a like penalty. 
