Tournier / Grizzles
Our Tournier family is designed for long distance and extreme long distance races. They are at their best when they are 3-5 years old. If one has the patience to handle them gently when they are young birds and yearlings, they will reward you with long distance excellence. They often fly well as young birds, but are much better when they fully mature. The cocks tend to be larger than medium, some are large, but their larger size does not prevent them from flying well under hard and extreme conditions. Additionally, they will do better, and fly for more years, on a diet of normal racing mix without the high fat content often given young birds and middle distance birds. If you need help at the distance, these birds will certainly help. As a bonus, many of these birds are grizzles. And it is always fun to have a pretty, and unique looking bird that is also an excellent flyer and breeder.
For more information on our Tournier / Grizzle Families, read this article about Jimmy Brands from issue no. 375 of Racing Pigeon Pictorial International.
Jimmy Brands: National Belgian Champion Extreme Long Distance 2000
For the National Championship at the extreme long distance, Belgian fanciers can choose three races out of the following five: Barcelona, Dax, Marseille, Narbonne and Perpignan. [read the entire article])) Click to Enlarge |
"Grover""Grover" AU-05-DTL-5546 is son of "Griz-Ariel" when he was paired with "02-2002", a daughter of "Crack 711" and "Lovely". "Griz-Ariel" is a son of "Ariel" when she was paired with "Trademark". This excellent cock and his nest brother were stocked for their excellent characteristics. "Grover" produces excellent youngsters. Children: $200 - $500 |
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"Exhilaration""Exhilaration" AU-03-DTL-3558 is an outstanding daughter of "Jos" and the "Witneus" (White Nose). Read about both parents in this section on this website. Brothers and sisters have been outstanding flyers and breeders. She has a great body, great genetics, and will produce those special birds for the 300-350 mile futurities. Children: $250 - $750 |
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"Validation""Validation" is full brother to "Vindication". Both are sons of Jimmy Brands' "Tamme", the 1st Ace Pigeon, Extreme Long Distance, KBDB, Antwerp Union, 2000. "Tamme" was one of the three brothers that won the KBDB National Extreme Long Distance Championship for Jimmy. He is a super handling cock and he, too, is built for the distance. |
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"Corky""Corky" AU-04-DTL-4451 is a son of out star "Soloman" when he was paired with "Faith" an outstanding daughter of "Adam" and "Eve". "Soloman" has become an excellent producer of "one-loft" racers. "Corky" was equal 1st at the 2004 America's King Cup 300 mile race (flown in Jan 2004). His brother was 23rd this year (November 2007) in the Vegas Classic race. Children: $250 - $500 |
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"White Gold""White Gold" is both an excellent flyer and breeder. Her youngsters both win races and bred winners. She flew 1st v. 4,497; 4th v. 7,366; 14th v. 3,624; 18th v. 8,569; plus many more prizes. Both her parents were also excellent flyers. Her father "Arca Tornado" was 1st v. 12,363; 7th v. 25,363, etc. Her mother was 1st v. 3,674; 3rd v. 1,243; etc. "White Gold" is a real star. She has bred DTL multiple winners and excellent breeders. "White Gold" and "White Eagle" are full sisters. |
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"Slammer""Slammer" is a son of Jimmy Brands' super racer the "Museeuw". The "Museeuw" is out of the "Golden Pair", Jimmy's best breeding couple. The "Museeuw" was 2 x's the only day bird in the entire Antwerp Union. He is an extreme long distance bird. His youngsters will excell at the distance and will excell at the age of 3-6 years. |
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"Diva""Diva" AU-02-DTL-2556 is a daughter of "Jos" and the "Witneus". She is sister ot both multiple race winners and outstanding breeders of winners. Her full brothers include "Solomon" and "Triple Play". She, too, is an excellent breeder. Her body is apple type and she handles perfectly. She is bred for the long distance, but her children will win at any distance. Children: $250 - $750 |
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"Solomon""Solomon" AU-01-DTL-1773 is an outstanding breeding son of "Jos" and the "Witneus". "Jos" was the 1st Ace Pigeon Extreme Long Distance, Antwerpt Union, in 1999. The "Witneus" is the full brother to 2nd National Perpignan. This is a long distance performance pair and they bred winners. "Solomon" was the sire of equal 1st at 300 miles in the 2004 America's King Cup Race. In 2006 he was the sire of our 1st Club Champion bird that was also 3rd Texas Center Hall of Fame in the 11-15 loft category. Her nest brother has also been equal 1st 3 x's. NEW: In 2007 "Solomon's" son was the 4th Ace Pigeon in the Winner's Cup and was 10th in the 400 mile race. We polygomus breed him. He is an outstanding breeder and clearly one of our "Super Stars"!! Children: $800 - $1000 |
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"Vindication""Vindication" is a son of Jimmy Brands' outstanding cock the "Tamme". "Tamme" was the 1st Ace Pigeon, Extreme Long Distance, KBDB, Antwerp Union in 2000, the same year Jimmy won the Extreme Long Distance, KBDB, Champion Loft. "Vindication" is longer cast and a distance specialist. "Vindication's" children have flown especially well in the NE USA. He is a nephew of the "Messeuw", the "Grijze", "Trademark" and "Strike Zone". |
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"Patent""Patent" is a son of "Trademark" and one of his favorite mates, "Mandy" (BELG-97-6400375). His brothers and sisters have been excellent flyers. He was 8th in the 2003 Vegas Classic. He is a very nice handling and one of our excellent breeders. His son won a 400 miles race on 5/5/2007. |
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"Incredulous""Incredulous" AU-02-DTL-2213 is a daughter of "Trademark" and "Mandy". In the 2002 YB series she was our 1st bird 3 weeks in a row and was leading the combine for Champion bird. The 4th week she returned on Wednesday with all the feathers and skin ripped off of her entire brest. I do not know how she was able to fly. We were not sure she would live. She obviously did live and ended up the 2nd place Champion bird having only clocked in the first three races. She is Tournier, combining the Jimmy Brand's and Van Den Plas families, and demonstrates their determination and tenacity to return home...usually very quickly! Children: $250 - $750 |
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"Witneus" (White Nose)The "Witneus" is one of those birds that you immediately love. She is Tournier, bred by Jos Van Olmen. She was the original mate of "Jos" the 1st Ace Extreme Long Distance Champion of the Antwerp Union in 1999. She handles like a 'million bucks' and has been outstanding. She has been a breeder of both winners and birds that breed winners. Her full brother was 1st Provincial, 2nd National v. 8, 041 birds from Perpignan. He lost by 4 minutes and was actually fouind in the trap in the morning, having apparently been there all night. It's a pigeon story, but Jos Van Omen was sick to realize he had a 1st National winner and because he had not checked the traps when he came home from playing cards with other fanciers, he was 2nd. |
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"Crack 711""Crack 711" was 5 X's 1st with 44 prizes in 4 years (no doubling). He was 32 X's in the top 10%. He was the 8th Provincial Ace Pigeon Middle Distance, KBDB, in 1998. "Crack 711" is a breeder of breeders. One of his best mates was "Ariel". We are breeding from 3 of their children. He also bred the 13th National Ace Young Bird in "De Reisduif" for Serge Van Elsacker; a 1st from 200 miles, and a 3rd from 400 miles, plus other equal 1st positions for DTL. |
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"Tactition""Tactition" AU-03-DTL-3312 is another special son of "Jos" and the "Witneus". He is an excellent Tournier that is bred for the long distance. His brothers and sister are both multiple race winners and breeders of multiple race winners. He is a full brother of "Solomon", one of our "super stars". Children: $400 - $600 |
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"Mary-Ann"NEW!! "Mary-Ann" BELG-06-4288128" was bred by Etienne Maeirlaen and is especially designed for the long distance. She is inbred to the "Blauwen Raket" ("Blue Rocket"). Her parents are 1/2 brother x 1/2 sister, both children of the "Blauwen Raket". She is also a great granddaughter of the famous "Aske". "Mary-Ann" is not Tournier, but she is listed in this section because she will be paired primarily with oue best Tournier cocks. Children: $300 - $500 NEW!!! |
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"Marathon Man""Marathon Man" is a son of Jimmy Brands\' outstanding cock the "Messeuw". The "Messeuw" was twice the only day bird in the Antwerp Union and the 5th Ace Pigeon Extreme Long Distance, KDBD, Antwerp Union in 2000. "Marathon Man" is an excellent breeder and has bred winners for both DTL and customers. He is longer cast, very strong, and will be perfect for distance races. |
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"Strike Zone""Strike Zone" is a full brother of Jimmy Brands' "Grijze", the "Messeuw", and our "Trade Mark". He, too, is a little longer cast and built to handle the distance. He breds very well and is one of our stable of outstanding Jimmy Brands' Tournier cocks. |
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"White Lady"AU-03-DTL-3310 "White Lady" is a daughter of "Trademark" and "White Gold", two of our premier breeders that have raised multiple winners and excellent breeders. "White Lady" is an awesome specimen and one of our favorites. She is medium in size and an excellent bird. She has bred especially nice youngsters when paired with her father. Read more about "Trademark" and "White Gold" on this website. Children: $250 - $500
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"Intensity""Intensity" is an outstanding son of "Adam" when he was paired with "White Gold" . We have raised several race winners and excellent breeders from this pair. We no longer fly their birds, we stock them, or sell them. "Intensity" is an excellent speciman and produces excellent youngsters. |
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"Lovely""Lovely" was the 11th Provincial Ace Pigeon Middle Distance, KBDB, in 1999. She was 4 X's 1st, and 16 X's in the top 10 pigeons. She won 42 prizes in three years (no doubling) and was 29 X's in the top 10%. Her mother is a full sister to "Crack 711". "Lovely" is one of Tim's favorites. She has bred excellent racers that Tim has flown. A daughter was 2nd from 200 last week (4/2007) |
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"Inconceivable""Inconceivable" AU-03-DTL-3448 is a direct daughter of "Jos" and the "Witnues". She was never flown and these birds are so valuable as breeders. Her brothers and sisters are both race winners and outstanding breeders. She is build perfectly and will breed to form. She is designed especially for the long distance races, but they win at 100 as well as 500 miles. This is a special hen. Children: $250 - $750 |
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"White Eagle""White Eagle" is a full sister to "White Gold". She was an excellent flyer and has been an excellent breeder. She flew 1st v. 405; 5th v. 3,993; 20th v. 7,366; 31st v. 3,624, etc. Her father "Arca Tornado" was 1st v. 12,363; 7th v. 25,363; etc. Her mother was 1st v. 3,674; 3rd v. 1,243; etc. "White Eagle" has been an excellentg breeder!! |
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"Trademark""Trademark" is a full brother to Jimmy Brand\'s (the 2000 KBDB 1st Extreme Long Distance Champion) super birds, the "Museeuw", the "Grizzle", and their half brother the "Tamme" (same father). These three birds were the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Ace Pigeons Extreme Long Distance of the Antwerpt Union in 2000. The "Musseuw" has twice been the only day bird in the Antwerpt Union. "Trademark" is the father of our 8th Place Vegas Classic bird, as well as other winners for DTL. |
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"Conner""Conner" AU-05-DTL-5545 is son of "Griz-Ariel" when he was paired with "02-2002", a daughter of "Crack 711" and "Lovely". "Griz-Ariel" is a son of "Ariel" when she was paired with "Trademark". This excellent Tournier cock and his nest brother "Grover" were stocked for their excellent characteristics. "Conner" produces excellent youngsters. Children: $200 - $500 |
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"Triple Play""Triple Play" AU-03-DTL-3912 is an outstanding son of our super breeding pair "Jos" and the "Witneus". He is also the full brother to our super breeder "Solomon". "Triple Play" was named for his flying performance. He was only entered in 4-races over a 2-season period. He won 3-races and was 12th in the 4th race. He was 2 x's 1st at 200 and 1st and 12th at 300 miles. He had been brought along slowly so we could depend on him for the long distance races when he was 3 and 4 years old. Because of his outstandiong performance as a yearling and a 2-year old, he was stocked. He immediately became an impact breeder! Children: $500 - $1000 |
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"Rolex""Rolex" AU-06-DTL-6218 is a son of "Solomon" when he was paired with "Victoria". He was 16th in the 2006 Vegas Classic Race. He is full brother to our 2006 - 3rd Place Texas Center Hall of Fame winner. Multiple brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, have won races. His grandparents are "Jos, "Witneus", "Noah", and "Babe". He performance and genetics background is very special! Children: $300 - $500 |
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"Jimmy's Girl""Jimmy's Girl" BELG-01-6106788 is a daughter of Jimmy Brands' outstanding cock the "Grijze" who was one of the three cocks that were responsible for winning the 2000 KBDB Extreme Long Distance Championship for Mr. Brands. She is bred for the 500 - 650 mile races and is longer cast, as you would expect. If you are looking for distance winners, she will produce them!! Children: $250 - 800 |