CORNISH FOWLS. 
The Cornish Fowl originated in Cornwall, England, some years prior 
to 1846. They were produced by crossing a Lord Derby Black-Breasted 
Red Game with a Red Aseel imported from India. Later on the blood of 
the Sumatra Game was introduced. The parental blood is apparent in 
the Cornish of the present day. From the Aseel they derive the short, 
thick legs, large thighs, deep and broad breast, great width of back at 
shoulders, comparatively short neck and projecting brows; from the Lord 
Derby Game, the red color of plumage and the tendency of the breed to- 
ward red eyes; from the Sumatra Game, the great luster of plumage, es- 
pecially in the tail. They are sturdy in appearance, and the thighs are 
stout and muscular. The breast bone is well set in, causing a lack of full- 
ness of breast, which is, however, very broad and rounded at the sides. 
The carriage is upright, the shoulders being carried high and the stern low. 
The body between thighs should be very wide. The White variety is 
identical with the Dark Cornish, except that the plumage should be pure 
white. 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock 9 lbs. Hen 7 lbs. 
Cockerel 8 lbs. Pullet 6 lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Short, deep and broad, the crown projecting over the eyes, 
indicating great vigor and strong constitution. 
Beak: Short and stout, well curved. 
Eyes: Full, with bold and fearless expression, not sunken, in the 
sense of being close together. 
Comb and Face: Comb, pea, small, firmly and closely set upon head. 
Dubbed males deduct the full value of the comb. Face, rather coarse in 
texture. 
Wattles and Ear-Lobes: Wattles, small, even, smooth in texture. 
Ear-lobes, small, smooth in texture. 
Neck: Medium in length, slightly arched; throat, full, dotted with 
small feathers. 
Wings: Short and muscular, closely folded; wing-fronts standing out 
prominently from body at shoulders; wing-points, slightly rounded at ex- 
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