Frans Zwols X McFadden - Grand Dtr of Snow Prince and Euro 1
A top-quality youngster bred from a world-class mix of champion-producing bloodlines, merging the Frans Zwols ‘Euro’ dynasty with the McFadden Tarbes National line and the Zwiers ‘Le Bernard × Aurora’ International winners. This pedigree combines the speed and breeding consistency of Zwols, the extreme distance stamina of Snow Prince, and the National-winning genetics of the Zwiers family — a blend designed for both One Loft and National racing success.
Sire: PIONEER EURO (GB21N89159)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Cock | Lineage: Son of Euro 1 × NL13-1676552 | Breeder: Zwols Pigeons
Parentage
Sire: Euro 1 (NL08-2067748) — One of Frans Zwols’ most dominant breeding cocks. Sire and grandsire of over 20× 1st prize winners, including 1st National, 2nd National (19,409 birds), 3rd National (9,166 birds & 7,567 birds), 3rd Open BICC, and 2× 4th National. Sire of Prince of Rekkem and direct progeny that have won 7× 1st Nationals. A key foundation cock in many UK and European Zwols lofts.
Dam: NL13-1676552 (Zwols) — Exceptional racer and proven breeder. Results include 51st (5,928 birds), 69th (10,739 birds), 181st (4,302 birds), and 195th (6,553 birds). As a breeder, dam and granddam of 8× 1st Federation winners, 2× 2nd Fed, 3× 1st Combine, 1× 2nd Combine, and 1st Open NFC.
Summary: Pioneer Euro descends directly from the Euro × Zwols racing dynasty, one of the most sought-after families for modern-day competitive sprint to middle-distance performance.
Dam: PIONEER SNOW SUGAR (GB23N23098)
Colour: Grizzle | Status: Stock Hen | Lineage: Daughter of Snow Prince × Daughter of Le Bernard × Aurora
Parentage
Sire: Snow Prince (GB09E26154 – D & D McFadden) — A phenomenal racer and breeder, known for his grizzle line and Tarbes National performances. Major results: 1st Section A, 4th Open NFC Tarbes 2012 (2,808 birds); 8th Section A, 125th Open NFC Tarbes 2011 (3,290 birds). Sire to Queen Mary, winner of 1st Section A, 1st Open NFC Tarbes 2019. Renowned for producing winners with durability, recovery, and long-distance class.
Dam: Daughter of Le Bernard × Aurora (Zwiers, Frank) — From two of the best International long-distance performers in Europe. Le Bernard – 1st National St Vincent 2016 (13,472 birds) & 26th National St Vincent 2015 (7,830 birds). Aurora – Top International hen with results including 1st–10th National placings and ranked among the best in the Zwiers loft.
Summary: Pioneer Snow Sugar is a triple-threat breeding hen, combining the Tarbes-winning McFadden bloodline with the St. Vincent-winning Zwiers line. Her offspring are ideal for both National distance and One Loft competitions.
Grandparent Highlights
Side | Name | Origin & Achievements |
Sire’s Sire | Euro 1 (NL08-2067748) | Frans Zwols – Sire of 20+ 1st prize winners; 7× 1st Nationals; sire of Prince of Rekkem. |
Sire’s Dam | NL13-1676552 | Frans Zwols – Proven racer & breeder; dam & g.dam of 1st Open NFC & 8× 1st Feds. |
Dam’s Sire | Snow Prince (GB09E26154) | D&D McFadden – 1st Sec A, 4th Open NFC Tarbes; sire to Queen Mary (1st Open Tarbes 2019). |
Dam’s Dam | Le Bernard × Aurora | Zwiers – 1st National St Vincent 2016; 2nd Europa Cup; International ZLU champions. |
Foundation Ancestors
Ancestor | Family | Key Contributions |
Euro 1 (NL08-2067748) | Frans Zwols | Foundation sire of 20+ 1sts; father of Prince of Rekkem. |
Amor (NL06-1620531) | Frans Zwols | Foundation sire in the Dream Pair; responsible for hundreds of winners. |
Dream Girl (NL07-1230200) | Frans Zwols | Part of the Dream Pair; dam of numerous National-level winners. |
Snow Prince (GB09E26154) | D&D McFadden | 1st Sec A, 4th Open Tarbes; sire of Queen Mary (1st Open Tarbes 2019). |
Le Bernard (NL12-3228402) | Zwiers | 1st National St Vincent 2016; International long-distance performer. |
Aurora (NL17-3723185) | Zwiers | Top International performer; 2nd International hen (500–700 miles). |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
Generation | Bloodline Focus | Highlights |
Sire Line | Euro 1 × NL13-1676552 (Frans Zwols) | High-speed Zwols family; 20+ National prizewinners. |
Dam Line | Snow Prince × (Le Bernard × Aurora) | Tarbes, St Vincent & ZLU International winning lines. |
Cross Type | Zwols × McFadden × Zwiers | Blends National speed with endurance and International toughness. |
Ideal Use | Stock or 300–700 mile racing | Balanced for One Loft and National-level competition. |
Genetic Focus | Euro × Snow Prince × Le Bernard | Proven blend of speed, durability, and long-distance excellence. |
This pigeon represents the perfect fusion of three elite European families: Zwols (Euro line) for National and sprint performance, McFadden (Snow Prince) for UK long-distance NFC Tarbes champions, and Zwiers (Le Bernard & Aurora) for Dutch International St. Vincent winners. This pigeon carries the genetic blueprint for speed, intelligence, and staying power. Whether used for One Loft competition or stock breeding, GB25D73319 is a future foundation-quality pigeon capable of producing elite, all-round performers.
