CREVECOEURS. 
Disqualifications. 
' Absence of crest or beard; pure white in any part of plumage, extend- 
ing over half an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positive 
white, except in crest; shanks other than black or dark lead color. (See 
general disqualifications.) 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock 8 lbs. Hen 7 lbs. 
Cockerel 7 lbs. Pullet 6 lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Large, with a pronounced protuberance on top of skull. 
Beak: Strong, well curved. 
Nostrils: Broad, highly arched. 
Eyes: Full, bright. 
- Comb and Crest: Comb, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of medium 
size, resting against front of crest. Crest, large, well fitted on crown of 
head, regular, inclining backward, composed of feathers similar in shape 
and texture to those of hackle. 
Beard: Full, thick, extending around to back of eyes, nearly hiding 
face. 
Face: Almost wholly concealed by crest and beard. 
Wattles and Ear- Lobes: Wattles, of uniform length, small, well 
rounded, nearly concealed by beard. Ear-lobes, small, nearly concealed 
by crest and beard. 
Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing 
well down on shoulders. 
Wings: Of medium size, well folded. 
Back: Broad, straight; saddle feathers, abundant. 
Tail: Full, expanded, carried moderately upright ; sickles and coverts, 
abundant, well curved. 
Breast: Broad, full, rounding well to shoulders. 
Body and Fluff: Body, compact, well proportioned. Fluff, rather 
short. 
Legs and Toes: Thighs, short, strong; shanks, short, fine in bone, 
standing well apart. Toes, four upon each foot, straight, well spread. 
Shanks and toes, free from feathers and down. 
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