STANDARD OF PERFECTION 81 
Back: Steel-gray, with distinct dark penciling, outlines of which 
conform to shape of feathers; feathers free from white shafts; under-color, 
slate. 
Tail: Black, except the two top feathers, which are penciled on 
upper edge; coverts, steel-gray with distinct dark penciling, outlines of 
which conform 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, gray, tinged with lighter shade; under-color, slate. 
Legs and Toes: Thighs, steel-gray, with distinct penciling; shanks 
and toes, yellow, or dusky yellow. 
Note: Each feather in back, breast, body and wing-bows to have 
two or more distinct pencilings. 
