German Beauty Homer — a large, massive, high-ranking exhibition pigeon of the meat-egg type. Significantly larger and more massive than a regular homing pigeon. Ideal proportions: body length 2.8–3 times the height of the head, head approximately 1/7 of total length, neck about 30% of height when standing. Barrel-shaped but not loose body. Massive, broad head, slightly rounded-cubic. Powerful neck, set high with a dewlap in males. Acceptable colors: black (with green sheen), dark blue (with bars), red, yellow, silver, smoky, pied variants. Most valuable — solid black and red. Disqualifying faults: narrow head, weak neck, feathered shanks, flat chest, drooping tail, weak color.