A. The melanin property penetrates to the skull.
B. The drawing extends to the face in the BLACK and BROWN series.
C. Cheeks and chin are also well melanized here.
D. In the BLACK and BROWN series, the chest markings must extend as far as possible between the legs.
E. The flanks are well marked by short, narrow and interrupted lines.
F. In the BLACK and BROWN series, the breast color must also cover the flanks between the stripes.
G. Beak and legs are black in the black range and brownish flesh-colored in the brown range.
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