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Origin: Germany; certainly related to the Helmet
and the Nun. Indications point to a common ancestry.
Overall Impression: Not very big, but strong,
graceful, and noble in appearance.
Head: Nicely rounded and smooth
Crest:
The shell crest should wrap neatly around the back of
the head from ear to ear. The crest should end with well
developed rosettes.
Eyes: Pearl in color. (Small blood veins are
allowable in the iris).
Beak:
Short to medium in length. In blacks and blues the beak
should be dark; in reds and yellows the beak is pale red
in color.
Breast: Round, wide, and prominent.
Back: Wide and not too long; slightly sloping.
Wings: Lying flat, resting on the tail.
Tail: Fairly long and well closed. The tail
should contain no less than 12 feathers.
Legs: Legs short and free from feathers below
the hocks. Red in color.
Feathers:
Well developed, not too long.
Colors: Black, red, yellow, blue, and silver.
All colors to be clear and intense.
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