White, Partridge and Buff developed through separate programs

Chantecler Fanciers International identifies different foundation programs for the major colors. Brother Wilfred's Quebec White population combined Dark Cornish, White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, White Wyandotte and White Plymouth Rock influences and entered the American standard in 1921. Dr. J. E. Wilkinson's Alberta Partridge program used Partridge Wyandotte, Partridge Cochin, Dark Cornish and Rose Comb Brown Leghorn stock; recognition followed in 1935.

The club describes Buff development in the United States by Walter Franklin in the early 1980s using Buff Cornish, Buff Wyandotte and Buff Plymouth birds. Its history page identifies Buff as outside APA recognition. These are not three colors produced by one simple original mating. Each needs its own account of development. Current show eligibility should be checked against the relevant association rather than inferred from the existence of a living color population.