Origin: The southern most part of Spain. It was formerly known as the Jerazano but was renamed the Gaditano (for the city of Cadiz). It is also a descendant of the Colitejo.

Overall Impression: An active and perky pouter of medium size with a well formed and rounded globe.

Head (10 pts.): Ram or almond shaped. Long and elliptical without heavy wattle development.

Eyes (5 pts.): Deep red or orange in all colors but pieds and whites. These have bull eyes. Fine eye ceres in all colors.

Beak (5 pts.): Short and slightly curved. Fine triangular wattles.

Globe (20 pts.): Round and well inflated, yet the head should always be visible.

Body (20 pts.): Wedge-shaped; back should be flat with a profusely feathered rump; strong wide wings which rest on the tail without the tips crossing.

Tail (15 pts.): Short and two feathers in width. Slight scoop is allowed.

Feet and Legs (10 pts.): Medium length of limb with finely formed feet.

Color (15 pts.): All colors are allowed. Feather should be rich, abundant, and soft and spongy feeling. Color patterns – solid, checked, barred, splashed but never pied marked.