General Description: Large
(2.7Kg-3.6Kg) Bantam
(1Kg-1.2Kg)
This breed originally came from Iran, and later
from Russia. There are Large Fowl and Bantam versions. They have a long, broad
body and an upright stance. Facial characteristics are very small except for the
full eyes under well-projecting eyebrows, plus well-developed beard and
whiskers. There are a variety of colours which are of secondary importance when
looking at the quality of the bird. The legs are long and stout, thighs muscular
and well apart.
Main Colours:
Black, Cuckoo, Mahogany, Spangled, White.
