Though today it is rarely seen, the breed was at one time fairly popular.
In order to make a clearer contrast between the Croad Langshan and the then less generously feathered Black Cochin, the birds were bred to have longer legs, tighter feathering, and an overall higher carriage; resulting in the Modern Langshan.
Their popularity along with their numbers declined through the years.
[6] The Modern Langshan has a less heavy and more game-like build then the Croad Langshan, and is sometimes compared to the Modern Game in appearance.
The breed is chiefly ornamental, being a good producer of neither eggs nor meat.