vorwerks are hardy, adaptable birds with economical appetites. in temperament, they are alert and active, but not necessarily flighty. in terms of plumage, their head, neck and tail are solid black, with the rest a buff color. the ideal of breed standards call for no black spotting in the buff areas, but in practicality this is very difficult to breed. vorwerks sport a single comb, slate grey underfluff, and white earlobes.