Saar Pigeon
The Saar pigeon is a German regional fancy pigeon associated with the Saarland area and nearby pigeon-breeding traditions. It is usually treated as a local breed or color pigeon rather than a performance roller or racing bird. As with many German regional pigeons, the name points to a combination of origin, body style, and accepted colors maintained by fanciers who value clean type and stable markings.
Saar pigeons are managed much like other medium fancy pigeons. A dry loft, regular bathing water, balanced grain, grit, and calm handling keep the birds in condition for breeding or exhibition. Breeders should work from a specific standard where one is available, because regional names can be translated or grouped differently in lists. When buying, look for healthy birds that match the breeder's stated color and type, not merely a pair carrying the right locality name.
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
