WHITE-FACED BLACK SPANISH. 
The White-Faced Black Spanish probably represent the oldest 
pure-bred fowl in the Mediterranean class. The development of the 
long, pendulous white face, free from wrinkles, has been the aim of fanciers 
of this valuable and attractive breed. In general appearance the Black 
Spanish are graceful and stylish. They lay an extra large, handsome, 
white-shelled egg. The rich, glossy, black plumage, the rather large, five- 
pointed comb and the long, pendulous white face give this early claimant 
to popular favor a distinct individuality among standard-bred fowl. 
Disq tialificat ions. 
Decided red in the face, except directly above the eyes: face so puffy 
as to obstruct the sight; foreign color in any part of plumage; shanks 
other than blue or dark leaden-blue, except the natural fading from age. 
(See general disqualifications.) 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock 8 lbs. Hen 6h lbs. 
Cockerel 6j lbs. Pullet oh lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Long, broad, deep. 
Beak: Rather long, stout. 
Eyes: Large, oval. 
Comb: Single, of medium size, straight and upright, firm and even 
on head, rising from the base of beak and extending in an arched form 
beyond back of head; deeply and evenly serrated, having five points; very 
fine in texture. 
Face: Long, deep, smooth, free from wrinkles, rising well over eyes 
in an arched form and not obstructing sight, extending toward back of 
head and to base of beak, covering the cheeks and joining the wattles and 
ear-lobes; the greater the extent of surface the better. 
Wattles and Ear- Lobes: Wattles, smooth, very long, thin, ribbon- 
like. Ear-lobes, very large, free from folds and wrinkles, meeting in front, 
extending well backward on each side of neck, hanging very low and 
regularly rounded on lower edges: very smooth. 
Neck: Long, well arched; hackle, abundant, flowing well over 
shoulders. 
Wings: Large, well folded. 
Back; Long, broad and straight, sloping downward to saddle, 
which rises in a short concave sweep to tail. 
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