supposing a person wanted to get fluffier, rounder orpingtons, would you cross on US available show orps, or would sneaking in a cochin here or there be the way to go? My lavender girl has a bit of cushion and fluffy pantaloons, but NOTHING like some of the ones you see online. I am not sure what even a show winning black orpington looks like in this country, or any country for that matter. Does anyone know a link or could post a pic that shows just how fluffy is desired in the US of A? I like the poofiness of the UK orps, but if that is not the standard in this country, I don't really want to spend the extra effort to go past "perfect" to a different, equally incorrect extreme for this country. Once again, not to stir controversy, I LOVE the UK look. I LIVE here in California, and if they are ever to be recognized I suppose I would have to breed to US standards, yes, I suppose, but my heart would be nudging me toward "... ppppsssst! Fluffier, MORE FLUFF!!!" lol
So, whaddya think a US orp is supposed to look like, a real show stopper, killer diller, national winner type orp. Anyone have pics or links?
Thanks all that posted pics.