These have a complex history which spreads over Great Britain, Germany
(where they are named Federfuflge Zwerghuhner), The Netherlands (where
they are named Sabelpoot) and Belgium (where they were crossed with
Barbu d’Anvers to make Barbu d’Uccles).
Although Black and White Booted
bantams are believed to have been developed in the UK, all colours of
Booteds have been rare here since they were overshadowed by Barbu
d’Uccles when those were first imported in 1911. Fortunately, they are
much more popular in Germany and The Netherlands where large numbers in a
wide range of colour varieties can be seen at the major shows.
There
has been a revival of interest in the UK since the 1990s. Booteds have
tighter neck feathering than Barbu d’Uccles, with no beard or neck
boule. Some young Booteds can seem too tall and narrow, but they usually
become stocky, compact and full feathered when fully mature.
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