Origin: USA. Created in the city of Boston and the surrounding areas
during the period of 1905-1910
by crossing together Egri Blue Highfliers, Budapest Blues and a
bloodline of Blue Barred Tipplers.
Head: Semi cubical with rounded edges.
Neck: Medium in length and stout at the base, tapering towards the head. Shaking very lightly when the bird is excited.
Eye: Glass type pearl with a small black pupil. Iris as light as
possible and preferably free of granules or
apparent blood vessels.
Beak: Medium short. Dark in color and straight set.
Wings: Strong and powerful without gaps in the plumage. Wing butts prominent and shaking when the bird is excited. Carried atop the tail.
Breast: Small and very powerish, showing girth through the chest with optium muscle development.
Tail: 12 compactly held retrices. Tail medium in length.
Legs: Short and free of plumage. The bird should stand on its tip toes and tripping on the tips when excited.
Colors & Markings: Blue Barred Selfs and also dilutes.
Band Size: "A" band