Standard of Excellence

Feature Description Points

HEAD:
Small round and neat when viewed from any angle. Dark & bright eyes near the centre. Beak fine.

BODY:
Back well filled and nicely rounded but not heavy, the line gradually tapering to the vent.

WINGS:
Compact, carried close to the body, meeting at the tips just below root of tail.

LEGS:
Points - Medium length showing little thigh. Feet proportionate.

PLUMAGE:
Close firm and fine, presenting a smooth glossy silky appearance and free from frill or roughness.

TAIL:
Close packed and narrow, nicely rounded and filled in at root.

POSITION &CARRIAGE:

Semi erect standing at about 60-degree angle. Alert and jaunty moving confidently between perches.

COLOUR:
Natural rich soft and pure, as level in tint as possible throughout.

CONDITION:
Clean and in perfect health.

SIZE:
Ideal length 108mm (4¼ inches) or less. Tending towards a diminutive bird.