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The ancestors of all present Cropper/ Pouter breeds; date to at least 400 years ago in Europe. This relationship enabled the use of the related breeds when one became in danger of becoming extinct. Immediately after the Second World War , the Dutch and Ghent Croppers were used to bring each other back to their standard.
Budapest Short-faced Tumblers are a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] The breed was created in Budapest, Hungary.Budapest Short-faced Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).
The English Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. English Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon. A breed with an enlarged crop, their distinctiveness was described by Charles Darwin in The Variation of Animals and Plants Under ...
The Gaditano Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Gaditano Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants of the rock dove ( Columba livia ).
A Pygmy Pouter. The Pouter or Cropper pigeons are domesticated varieties of the rock dove, Columba livia, characterized by a very large, inflatable crop. [1] They are kept as ornamental or fancy breeds, valued for their unusual appearance.
The Norwich Cropper is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The Norwich Cropper along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [1] The Norwich Cropper is thought to have been developed from a breed called the Oploper and is of Dutch origin. [2]
The Reverse-wing Pouter (German: Verkehrtflügelkröpfer) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Reverse-wing Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [1] The breed is known for its eye-catching markings. [2]
The Holle Cropper (also known as the Amsterdam Balloon Cropper) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Holle Croppers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). This breed was developed in Holland. [2]