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They purchased or developed a family of birds that would fit their area and style of racing. They selected their breeders for these desired results and, with some knowledge and a little luck, have become famous around the world. We read with great interest the numerous crossover between famous strains, many of which had brothers and sisters from famous parents as foundation stock for the development of a different "family". These "MASTERS" of the sport practiced one breeding theory breed "speed to speed" and "distance to distance". Health is very important. This includes strength, stamina, endurance and recovery time. We need to look for birds that show the ability to fly 2, 3 or 4 weeks in succession from 200-300 miles. This recovery ability from a tough race or races at speeds of 1000 - 1300 ypm. is more suited to fly a 5-7 race series at a shorter distance. Stay away from birds that have one good race at a fast speed but do not repeat for several weeks. There are areas of the world and race courses where birds fly in so called "bowling alleys". All of the birds stay close together on a narrow course or valley, following each other. These birds do not have to navigate home, they just stay straight and the fastest ones win. They cannot get lost because there is only one way to fly. The course is over flat terrain, and speed is the only quality that they possess. A champion pigeon in Taiwan must think and navigate for himself over a large body of water with no land markers to help him. He must be an individual thinker, not a follower. Many countries fly a 1 bird derby, that is 1 bird from each loft for a special race. For example, 60 lofts or owners enter their best birds, 60 of best birds competing against each other. THE BEST AGAINST THE BEST. This bird must have intelligence, orientation, navigating ability, motivation, determination, desire, courage and heart because he must fly by himself or alone for distances of 300 - 500 miles, without nothing but his own ability. These qualities are very desirable for a racer, but more important for a breeder. The potential for breeders to pass on to their offspring their external and internal special traits and abilities make them very valuable. If a country or area has a reputation for short, easy races under ideal conditions (weather and land), and will not release birds in strong winds or light rain, then their pigeons become weak and lazy. These birds have very impressive race records for 2-3 years for their style of racing, but have no history or ancestry to indicate that they will handle slow speeds, bad weather, sea racing or a tough 5-7 race series at a young age. Look at the HEREDITY of the birds you wish to buy. The simple principle of genetics, "HEREDITY", IS HANDED DOWN FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT. Families that have had generation after generation of young bird success at distances of 300 miles and over, that fly over difficult land courses, bad weather conditions and non-stop for 10 plus hours, will breed the same tough pigeon over and over again. Pigeons, like any other good athletes, will adjust to conditions in their new environment. However, they must have the history of success as young birds and the ability and talent to make the adjustment and to breed the same excellent bloodlines. There is a very basic principle of genetics, "Likes breed Likes". If we need tough birds and distance, we find the best birds with those qualities and breed them together. The chance of producing the birds we desire is greater by breeding the same qualities together. That is why a family of birds is important, because it has been proven and selected for years to produce the same superior characteristics. Breeding two families with the same qualities is fine, but breeding two families with different qualities (one speed and one distance) is not. It is the long way to success, that is if you ever succeed. Before you buy, keep your mind clear and understand what you want and need. Buy on information and results, not emotion and fancy advertisements. Do your research before you invest your money and your investment will be rewarding. We strive to provide only quality information, so if there is a specific topic related to Racing Pigeon Loft website that you would like us to cover, please contact us at any time. And again, thank you to those contributing daily to our Utility Pigeons website. << Return from Utility Pigeons page, back to Racing Pigeon Loft Home |