"The John Bull of the Canary World" is the favorite cliche of writers when describing the Norwich Canary, because it convey a general impression of the somewhat rotund and stockily-built figure of the breed as it is today.
The expression "bull-necked" is often used to describe the appearance of this particular feature in the ideal Norwich. The neck is short and thick, so short, in fact, as to be almost imperceptible, as the contours of the head merge very quickly into those of the shoulders and chest, and to possess too thin a neck is almost as great a failing as having a mean and narrow skull.
General appearance: short and cobby. Back broad and well filled in, showing a slight rise transversely. Chest broad and deep, giving an expansive curved front, and sweeping under therefrom in one full curve to the tail. Ideal length 6-6.25 inches. Stance or position at about an angle of 45 degrees.
