Danish Tumbler
The Danish Tumbler is a Danish fancy pigeon breed from the tumbler family, historically connected to birds that performed aerial tumbles but now often kept for exhibition type. It is typically judged on body shape, head, beak, station, feather condition, and accepted colors or markings. The breed reflects the northern European habit of refining local flying pigeons into distinct show standards.
Danish Tumblers need clean, dry housing and regular handling if they are shown. Flying lines, where maintained, should be trained carefully and selected for safe orientation rather than uncontrolled rolling. Breeders should protect breed type without weakening vitality or parent ability. Buyers should ask whether the birds are show-bred, flying-bred, or mixed-purpose, because management expectations and judging priorities can differ.
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
