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). Originally developed in France as a Utility pigeon.[2]
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.
Mealy French Mondain
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| Conservation status | Common |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Utility |
| Notes | |
| The breed name "Mondain" derives fromMonde which means "earthy". This is a reference to the Earth bound nature of this breed. | |
| Pigeon Columba livia | |
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