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Origin: The name "Chinese Owl" is a misnomer, as the breed did not originate in China. It's origin is uncertain, but it is speculated that they are probably decended from the Spanish Chorrera. They reportedly have been in North America since 1898. Today's Chinese Owls in North America were developed from birds imported from Denmark, Spain, and Germany in the 1950's adn have made tremendous progress from those imports.
Description: The present Chinese Owl Standard requires a small, short, stocky bird with a wide bold head and neck. It has a clear alert eye with a fine refined eye cere. The beak is small and dainty. This breed has an upright station with the eye being located over the ball of the foot. The standard calls for a wide, high flaring "collar" with a distinct gap on the back of the head; a profuse upper and lower breast frill (split with a horizontal part) that covers the wing butts, and larg distinct "pantaloons". Each of these three features is valued equally. The legs of the Chinese Owl are short but graceful, and must be free of feathers below the hock. Chinese Owls with forked or split tails, feathering below the hock, red eye ceres, African Owl type heads, excessive plucking or trimming, or out of condition birds will be disqualified in the showroom and therefore should be avoided.
Colors: The standard currently recognizes 33 different color classes with breeders continuing to develop new colors and patterns.
General: The Cinese Owl has been called one of the most challenging breeds of pigeons, but it is also one of the most rewarding.
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