Eyes: Big and round, sight is just as important in this breed as it is in homing pigeons

Back: Broad across the shoulders narrowing and sloping to the back. This helps with maintaining high station, balance, strength, and overall shape. You want a body shaped like a beef heart when viewed from the top, not a football.

Breast: Wide, full, and rounded. No need to be overly exaggerated, but the breast is where a bird gets most of their strength. This is why a 5 lb OEG feels stronger then an 11 lb Brahma

Thighs: Thick, short, muscular. Dont overlook a strong leg. A 6ft. perch should be an easy hop for an OEG.

Shank: Medium in length and well rounded. This is no place to be overly refined. Strong bones are a must.

Spurs: Low set well attached. You should be able to bend prop toe up to touch spur. In the past a low set spur would have helped a cock bird with leverage.

Comb: Five evenly serrated points, small in size and erect. Remember you cant hide sprigs and flop comb with dubbing a female.

Tail: Moderately spread, carried at a forty five degree angle. Many games tend to have a "gamey" or whip-tail, however, remember the tail acts as a rudder for a bird. Tail length should be long enough to provide physical balance to the bird, but not so long to hinder or show movement.

Feathering: Hard, strong quills. While a soft feathered breed will grow feathers perpendicular to the body, a hard feathered bird will grow feathers which are flat to the body. This creates a tight hard feel to the bird which is important for adding protection and a glossy look to an Old English. Hard feathering provides natural defense against many external parasites.

Stern and Body: Compact abdomen, medium depth. These traits are key for an athletic build of an OEG. The natural and fit build of the OE never needs to be exaggerated.