Even though the judging of the Old Dutch Turbit is dependent on many things, it is important to remember three main areas, namely: Type, Head and Beak.

Origin: Netherlands.

Type: In judging for type we look for a body with a horizontal station, with a broad deep, well rounded chest. Many birds lack in this area. When looking down on a Dutch Turbit it should show a triangular form, wide in the shoulders and tapering to the tail. The tail should be short. Neck and legs should be of sufficient length.

Head: One of the most important areas is the head. See drawing. Line A is the most important, if it is not correct it cannot be considered a good Turbit. A line through the middle of the beak should always go through the eye. Line B from arrow to the crest should be as long as straight as possible. A well rounded corner is formed where line B and line C meet. Line C is very important as well because it should be of sufficient length (line D) in order to get a well filled forehead. The forehead at line D should be slightly curved and be more vertical than horizontal. The forehead should be well filled from beak to the eyes, not pinched anywhere. The topskull should be widest between the eyes.

Beak: Last but not least is the beak. It should be medium long. The Dutch is in contrast to many other frilled breeds because it is able to raise its own young very well. The beak should be of powerful build, as thick and wide as possible, the upper and lower beak evenly matched and should be pointed down, not horizontal.

Size, Bearing and Nature: Medium-sized. Short and broad with a full, well-vaulted chest. Body and tail carried horizontally. Head erect at all times.

Head: Oblong, not narrow. Greatest breadth just before the eyes, where at the same time lies the highest cranial point. Top of cranium is flat, long and horizontal, rising in the back to form the peak crest.

Peak and Crest: Inserted as high as possible. Sharp and pointed, rising somewhat above the cranium. Supported on both sides by short stay feathers, forming a small crest in the nape of the neck.

Beak: Medium length, pointed downward and broadly inserted. Strong and well closed. Flesh colored for all varieties. Wattle to be small and fine.

Eye: Big, round and full. Completely dark for all varieties. Cere fine and flesh.

Neck: Medium-sized, well filled, broadest at the shoulders. Throat well cut out.

Breast and Frill: Well developed, with long feathers curving to both sides. Running from one centimeter under throat to the breast.

Body: Wedge shaped, tapering to the tail very quickly.

Tail: Medium length and carried horizontal. Well closed and always 12 feathers.

Legs: Medium length and pushed slightly forward at the joint. Not too close together.

Wings: Strong, well closed resting above the tail. Reaching just about to the tail end.

Markings: Always white with a colored shield. 7 to 12 white flight feathers. Thumbs to be colored. Self white birds are accepted.

Color: Red, yellow, black, dun; barred and checked in: red, yellow, blue, and silver. Color to be rich and lustrous. Bars are to be free of sootiness or trace of third bar.