Normally more than 12 tail feathers, no oil gland. Lower back and rump aspired to be vaulted. Very short, groused, but not muffed. All colors clear and intense. The dom. reds and yellows with light flights and tails if not white like in the marked varieties.
Blacks have either a colored or white tail.
Do not stress too much color and markings. Very long plumage. Lack shaking neck. Flights carried constantly on the tail. Heavily arched tail.