{"product_id":"racing-pigeon-8684","title":"Racing Pigeon (8684)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 JEDDS 8684\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSex:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Picasso \/ Janssen \/ Ludo Claessens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis young racing pigeonbrings together some of the finest Picasso, Janssen, and Ludo Claessens bloodlines in one pedigree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIRE, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 CHT 1042\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a Blue Check cock bred from inbred Picasso (Dijkstra) crossed with imported Janssen blood. His sire, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicasso 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a double grandson of the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the greatest One Loft Race breeders in the world. The Picasso family has produced outstanding results in major competitions, including top finishes in the World Challenge Loft Race and numerous victories at distances from 150 to 400 miles. On the Janssen side, the pedigree includes a hen that placed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7th against 201 birds at 330 miles as a young bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding proven racing ability to an already exceptional family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAM, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 AU 23 HERTZOG 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adds another layer of proven genetics. She combines the successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family with the respected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLudo Claessens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bloodlines. Her sire, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDBM’s Spartan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was bred from birds that consistently competed in the Gulf Coast Homing Club, producing multiple top finishes while also proving himself as a valuable breeder. Her dam, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicasso \/ Meeuwke 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traces back to the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeeuwke 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family and generations of dependable stock birds known for producing quality racers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pedigree is packed with respected names including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Picasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicasso Girl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePegasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeeuwke 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and top Janssen blood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the type of racing pigeon that has earned its reputation through performance, making him an excellent addition to any loft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eHatch Date: 6\/14\/2026                                                                               \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eBand Number: AU 26 JEDDS 8684\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2950\/8055\/files\/2026-jedds-8684-2026-07-28-10_19_00.png?v=1785339262\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Ridge Pigeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49514469916887,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2950\/8055\/files\/IMG_6992.jpg?v=1785339319","url":"https:\/\/rockyridgepigeons.com\/products\/racing-pigeon-8684","provider":"Rocky Ridge Pigeons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}