10. Neck
The neck is of medium length, with no sign of dewlap at the throat. It tapers to a wide, well-sprung chest.
11. Body
a. Breast. The breast (or chest) is broad and full in front; depth of breastbone should not exceed the width.
b. Shoulders. The shoulders are heavy and strongly reinforced with muscles.
c. Back. The back is well-feathered, strong, flat and broad at the shoulders, narrowing toward the rump.
Figure 1. Parts of homing pigeon.
d. Keel. The keel is strong, arched in front, and of medium length and depth. Width of keel denotes strength.