HOUDANS. 
The Houdan characteristics are quite pronounced and should be pre- 
served in every detail. There is a certain regularity in the color of plum- 
age of this breed that, too often, is overlooked. The glossy, black feathers 
should be tipped regularly with white in the proportion of about one tipped 
feather to five solid black ones; a splashy white is not desirable. The 
Standard weights are not placed unduly high, hence their attainment 
should be common in well-bred birds. Houdans resemble the Dorkings 
in shape and size. The crest of the Houdan is one of the most important 
sections; it should be round and not divided at the top. 
Disqualifications. 
Absence of crest or beard; feathers other than black or white in any 
part of plumage. (See general disqualifications.) 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock 7$ lbs. Hen 6j lbs. 
Cockerel 6£ lbs. Pullet 5% lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Of medium size, carried well up. 
Beak: Of moderate length, well curved. 
Nostrils: Wide, cavernous. 
Eyes: Large. 
* Comb and Crest: Comb, V-shaped, of small size, resting against front 
of crest. Crest, large, well fitted on crown of head, falling backward on 
neck, and composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of 
hackle. 
Beard : Full, well developed, curving around to back of eyes, nearly 
hiding face. 
Wattles and Ear- Lobes: Wattles, of uniform length, small, well 
rounded, nearly concealed by beard. Ear-lobes, entirely concealed br 
crest and beard. 
Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing 
well down on shoulders. 
Wings: Moderately large, well folded, bows concealed by breast 
feathers and points by saddle feathers. 
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