Norwich std

NORWICH CANARY

THE STANDARD WITH POINTS

TYPE Short and cobby. Back broad and well filled-in, showing a slight rise transversely. Chest broad and deep, giving an expansive curved front, and sweeping under there from in one full curve to the tail. Ideal length 6-61/4 inches. Stance or position at about an angle of 45 degrees. 25 points

HEAD Proportionately bold, and assertive in its carriage. A full forehead rising from a short, neat beak. To be well rounded over and across the skull. Cheeks full and clear featured, eye to be well placed and discernible. 10 points

NECK Short and thick, continuing the run from the backskull onto the shoulders, and from a full throat into the breast. 10 points

WINGS Short and well braced, meeting nicely at the tips, to rest lightly yet closely on the rump. 10 points

TAIL Short, closely packed and well filled-in at the root. Rigidly carried, giving an all-of-one appearance with the body. 5 points

LEGS AND FEET Well set back. Feet perfect. 5 points

CONDITION In full bloom of perfect health. Bold, bouncing movement. 10 points

QUALITY OF FEATHER Close and fine in texture, presenting the smooth, silky plumage necessary to give a clean-cut contour. 10 points

COLOR Rich, bright and level throughout, with sheen of brilliancy. Yellows a deep orange. Buffs rich in ground color and well mealed. 10 points

STAGING Clean, and correctly staged. 5 points

TOTAL 100 POINTS