Benesov Pigeon
In English-language pigeon lists, the Benešov pigeon is a Czech breed named for the Benešov area of central Bohemia. It is one of the regional domestic pigeons developed in local lofts before being described in exhibition standards, so information outside Central Europe can be sparse and spellings vary, with Benesov often used when accents are omitted. The breed is generally treated as a form or utility-type pigeon rather than a performing tumbler, with attention placed on proportion, carriage, head character, and sound color.
People seeking Benešov pigeons usually work through specialist breeders, Czech clubs, or European shows rather than general pet channels. A practical breeding program should keep enough unrelated pairs to protect vigor, because rare regional pigeons can narrow quickly when only a few show winners are used. Housing and feeding are ordinary domestic pigeon management: dry loft, measured grain mix, grit, clean water, and calm handling so adults rear young reliably.
Colors: Almond, Ash Red, Bar, Barless, Black, Blue, Brown, Checker, Dilute, Dun, Grizzle, Indigo, Mottle, Opal, Pied, Recessive Red, Red, Silver, Splash, Spread, White, Yellow
