Pomeranian Pouter Pigeon Origin Description Size Ornaments Colors Pictures Gallery

Origin: Pomerania, two hundred to three hundred years ago. It is said the Pomeranian was originally called the Old Dutch Cropper but the name was changed to Pomeranian Cropper about 1850. Most authorities believe the two breeds are closely related.

Description: An exhibition breed. It is a soft feathered, long legged, erect Pouter but not quite as erect as the English Pouter. It bears a close resemblance to the Old Holland Pouter from which it is thought by some to be derived.

Size: Large and tall, average weight both cocks and hens 22 to 26 ounces. It has a much thicker and wider body than the English Pouter.

Ornaments: It is plain headed and heavily muffed. The heavy muff feathers make the breed appear somewhat shorter than it really is.

Colors: Black, blue, red, yellow, white, and other rare variations. The head is colored. There is a large, wide, white blaze on the crop. Muffs, tail, and flight feathers are also white.

Comment: It is rather scarce in the United States but occasionally is seen in large shows.

Seven steps must follows for Pigeon growing:

The requirements for pigeon breeding are simple, but they must be followed to be successful. There should be no relaxing or neglect at any time, for it is much easier to prevent trouble than to eliminate disease, parasites or vermin once these have occurred.

1. A dry house with the inside protected from rain or snow.

2. Separate houses for mated pairs and odd birds.

3. A flypen, if the breed requires one that dries out easily.

4.  A suitable feed ration protected from contamination.

5. A suitable mineral ration protected from contamination.

6. Water suitable for human consumption protected from contamination.

7. Suitable nesting materials.

If any one of the seven is neglected, trouble of some sort will eventually occur.

References: Wendell Mitchell Levi (1891-1976), accepted everywhere as Mr. Pigeon

Pomeranian Pouter Pictures Gallery