There are three Langshans - each a distinct breed
Croad
Langshan
General Description: Large
(3.2Kg-4.1Kg) Bantam
(650g-910g)
One of the most unusual characteristics of this docile and elegant breed from
China is that the tail should be on the same level as the head. The dark legs
have some slight feathering on the outside and on the outer toe, with red skin
showing through the feathers on the males. The brilliant green-black sheen is
most impressive, with a deep breast carrying a substantial amount of meat. The
hens lay brown eggs and are good sitters.
Main Colours:
Croad - Black & White
German Langshan
General Description: Large
(2.5Kg-4.5Kg) Bantam
(900g-1Kg)
Croad Langshans were taken from England to Germany in 1879 and it was the
Germans who developed the clean-legged Lanshans. The German form also has the
pronounced Heart shape
Main Colours:
German - Black, White, Blue. The bantam form also has cuckoo, buff,
birchen and brassy-backed forms.
Modern Langshan
General Description: Large
(3.6Kg-4.55Kg) Bantam
(910g-1.133Kg)
This was also develped from the Croad Langshan but is a taller, slimmer bird
than the original.
Main Colours:
German - Black, White, Blue.