French Mondain

French Mondain

Mealy French Mondain
Conservation status	Common
Country of origin	France
Classification
US Breed Group	Utility
Notes
The breed name "Mondain" derives from Monde, which means "earthy". This is a reference to the earth-bound nature of this breed.
Pigeon Columba livia

The French Mondain is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. ^[1] French Mondains, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed was originally developed in France as a utility pigeon. ^[2] It was popular in America as a squabbing pigeon around the early part of the 20th century, The American Pigeon Journal published a special issue to it on July of 1917.

American and European styles

The French Mondain is available in two different styles. The American and European French Mondain are actually different breeds that share the same name. ^[2]

Mr Pieter AH Du Toit of Southern-Africa is currently the owner of the World Champion French Mondain Pigeon called Mufasa, who won the International Pigeon Award in Brussels, Belgium, in 2010; he is commonly known as the top breeder and expert of this breed across the globe. ^[2]

See also

• List of pigeon breeds

References

1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN   0-85390-013-2.
2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.

External links

• French Mondain Pigeon: Breed Guide - Pigeonpedia