White dove: a description of the top 5 beautiful breeds, their pros and cons and breeding

The dove is a medium-sized bird with dense plumage and a body length of about 40 centimeters. There are many breeds that differ in color, appearance, body weight. The habitat of birds is quite wide. Thoroughbred white pigeons are bred all over the world. Since ancient times, birds have been bred for meat. Later, pigeons were taught to bring mail letters. Today, white doves deliver aesthetic pleasure and are the pride of breeders.

Features of white doves

Most of the pigeon families descended from an ancestor - the rock dove. Birds are common in Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa.The entire area of Eurasia is mastered by birds. Domesticated species live in cities, villages, and other human settlements. Wild relatives build nests in rocks, gorges, mountainous areas.

White doves have become the object of festive events, photo shoots. The white dove is associated with purity, innocence, freedom. Therefore, the tradition has become stronger at the wedding to release a pair of white doves.

The birds are unpretentious in their diet, they eat seeds, fruits, berries from trees. Some species of the pigeon family prey on insects. Birds are considered unpretentious pets, so breeders are willing to breed them.

Decorative representatives are kept in specially equipped dovecotes. They are used in business: for photo shoots, at holidays, performances.

Popular breeds

White doves are famous for their unusual beauty. There are hundreds of varieties, among which some are created by nature, and the other is bred by man. Consider the most popular types of pigeon families.

Perm variety

A distinctive feature of the representatives of this breed is a white color with a clear outlined pattern on the back just below the scruff. Characteristic features: elongated head, developed muscles, non-feathered legs. Birds are small in size and have long wings.

Pros and consendurance, individuals can fly up to 12 hours;beautiful exterior, grace, grace;developed muscles;well oriented in space.rough body structure;the presence of colored blotches in the tail area, feathers.

When breeding purebred Perm breeders observed some deviations from the norm. Feathering on legs appeared in some individuals, eyes with a brownish tinge.

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White Iranian

An ancient breed of pigeons from Iran. Persian individuals, brought into the country about 7000 years ago, are considered to be the progenitors. A distinctive feature of the species is the sound of wings during flight. The flapping of the wings is accompanied by a characteristic click. Iranian pigeons can fly up to 10 hours, perform various tricks. Therefore, representatives of this breed are used for shows and performances.

Pros and consendurance;lends itself well to training;elegant appearance;has the ability to go into a "corkscrew", "pillar", perform a "butterfly".high price;blurred lines of the pattern in individual representatives.

Birds are characterized exclusively by white color, however, small color blotches are not considered a fault.

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White Chelyabinsk

Purely decorative breed with low flying qualities. Bred by Chelyabinsk pigeon breeders in the second half of the 20th century. Representatives of this breed are characterized by: low body, short feathered legs, oval-shaped tail slightly raised.

Pros and consbeauty and grace;used in exhibitions and for breeding.colored blotches in plumage;rough outline of the body;the breed is not particularly common, breeding is carried out in Chelyabinsk and the region.

Purebred pigeons are distinguished by snow-white coloring with a "bow" or "shirt-front" on the chest. In appearance, they are a bit like a seagull.

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Oryol White Turmans

Feathers of this breed are common in Russia and abroad. They have impressive flight characteristics.

Birds in the air are able to perform incredible pirouettes, climb to a height of 500-600 meters.

Individuals are small in size, there may be a small forelock on the head. The beak is small, slightly curved at the end. Birds have large eyes of almost black color, powerful chest and long wings.

Pros and consexcellent flight qualities;ability to complex acrobatic stunts in the air.disproportionate parts of the body;underdeveloped or irregularly shaped forelock;colored blotches in plumage.I like it I don't like it1

Jacobin

India is considered the birthplace of birds. In Russia, the breed appeared in the middle of the XIX century. Representatives are distinguished by unusual plumage around the neck - long feathers resemble a wig. Pigeons have a body of medium length, a convex breast, a strong short beak.

Pros and consbring a good income to the breeder due to the decorative appearance;take part in exhibitions.special conditions of detention, seating from other breeds is required, more free space;fearfulness of pigeons;high price.

Despite the difficult care and high cost, birds are popular all over the world. Jacobean pigeons adorn the lofts of many breeders.

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The most popular species in the world

Among pigeon breeders, the most popular pigeon breeds in the world are:

• English cross;
• old German gull;
• Belgian;
• king;
• texanes.

Human interest in pigeon families does not weaken, so pigeon breeding continues to develop. Currently, new breeds of birds are being bred. Modern breeders keep pigeons solely for the sake of beauty and flight qualities.

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