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
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