Gascogne Pigeon
The Gascogne pigeon is a French regional domestic pigeon associated with Gascony in southwestern France. It is usually treated as a form or utility-influenced fancy pigeon rather than a tumbler, owl, or pouter. Like many old French pigeons, its value lies in a practical body, local identity, and a standard that fixes size, shape, carriage, color, and head character after generations of farm and exhibition selection.
Keepers should manage Gascogne pigeons as sturdy medium to large loft birds, with dry housing, reliable nest compartments, grit, and enough space to stay fit. Breeding should protect fertility, squab growth, sound legs, and the regional type rather than simply increasing size. Because French regional breeds can be uncommon outside their home country, new buyers benefit from photographs, pedigreed pair information when available, and contact with fanciers who know the standard.
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
