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  2. Fancy pigeon - Wikipedia

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    Fancy pigeon refers to any breed of domestic pigeon, which is a domesticated form of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior, [ 1 ] and often exhibited at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits .

  3. List of pigeon breeds - Wikipedia

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    EE-List of the breeds of fancy pigeons (ELFP). Authorized and published by the Section for Fancy pigeons of the European Association of Poultry-, Pigeon- and Rabbit breeders (Entente Européenne d' Áviculture et de Cuniculture, EE). Revision 11 June 2012; Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.

  4. American Domestic Show Flight - Wikipedia

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    The American Domestic Show Flight is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Domestic Show Flights, along with other varieties of domestic pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [1] The Domestic Show Flight is a relatively recent American creation which was developed in the state of ...

  5. Pigeon keeping - Wikipedia

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    Fancy pigeons are pigeons which are specially bred to perpetuate particular features. Examples of fancy pigeons would include Jacobins , Fantails and Pigmy Pouters . Their owners compete them against each other at exhibitions or pigeon shows and judges decide who has the best by comparing them to each other and their respective breed standard .

  6. Domestic pigeon - Wikipedia

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    Pigeon shows are conventions where pigeon fanciers and breeders meet to compete and trade their fancy pigeons. The various pigeon breeds dubbed "American show" were developed specifically by pigeon show frequenters pursuing a certain show standard determined by the National Pigeon Association .

  7. Flying/Sporting pigeons - Wikipedia

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    Flying/Sporting is the name of one of three main groupings of breeds of domesticated pigeons used by pigeon fanciers in the United States. The other two are Fancy and Utility. Vienna Highflier. These groupings, which can be somewhat arbitrary, are useful mainly in the context of a pigeon show.

  8. English Long-faced Tumbler - Wikipedia

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    The English Long-faced Tumbler [1] is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [3] English Long-faced Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). This breed is available in both clean legged and muffed (feathered legs) varieties.

  9. English Trumpeter - Wikipedia

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    The English Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] English Trumpeters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). This is one of the most popular breeds in the USA. [2]