Grandson of ‘Amor’ & ‘Snow Prince’
Grandson of ‘Amor’ & ‘Snow Prince’
Frans Zwols × McFadden × Vermeerbergen-Wilms Lines
Overview
This pigeon carries the elite racing and breeding genes of the Frans Zwols dynasty crossed with the Snow Prince and Need for Speed bloodlines — a blend of speed, stamina, and breeding excellence. On the sire’s side lies Amor, one of Frans Zwols’ most famous racers and breeders. The dam side brings in Snow Prince (NFC Tarbes winner) and Favoriete Speed 071, a direct descendant of Olympiad-winning Vermeerbergen-Wilms stock.
Sire: PIONEER AMOR (GB20P29096)
Colour: Blue | Breeder: Zwols Pigeons | Direct Son of Amor × Dream Girl (Frans Zwols)
Amor (NL06-1620531): The Super Racer from Frans Zwols. 1st vs 19,913 b, 2nd vs 16,000 b. Sire and grandsire to 4× 1st National winners in the UK and NL.
Dream Girl (NL07-1230200): Sister to the 3 Musketeers; dam & granddam of National winners including 1st Champion Young Bird and 1st & 3rd Open BICC.
Sire Line Grandparents: Tip Top Junior (wonder breeder), 452 Belle (dam of 1st & 2nd Nationals), Dutch Prince, and De Diamant — core Frans Zwols foundation breeders.
The sire line is one of the strongest in the Zwols family tree, bred for consistent national-level success at 250–500 miles.
Dam: PIONEER SNOW SPEED (GB23N23882)
Colour: White | Breeder: Pioneer Pigeons | Daughter of Snow Prince × Favoriete Speed 071
Snow Prince (GB09E26154): D & D McFadden, 1st Sect A 4th Open NFC Tarbes 2,808 b (2012), 8th Sect A 125th Open NFC Tarbes 3,290 b (2011). Sire of ‘Queen Mary’, 1st Sect A 1st Open NFC Tarbes 2019.
Favoriete Speed 071 (GB22N09071): Daughter of Olympic Need for Speed × Favoriete Lady (Vermeerbergen-Wilms). Olympiad-winning bloodlines with 1st Fed 1,580 b & 1st Fed 1,521 b.
This dam line combines Tarbes-winning endurance and Olympiad-class sprint ability — a rare and powerful mix for modern competition.
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
Generation | Bloodline Focus | Highlights |
Sire Line | Frans Zwols – Amor × Dream Girl | 4× 1st National winners, top Zwols performance (The 3 Musketeers family). |
Dam Line | McFadden × Vermeerbergen-Wilms | Snow Prince (Tarbes performer) × Olympiad-winning Vermeerbergen stock. |
Cross Type | Zwols Distance × Olympic Speed | Combines long-distance durability with sprint-class speed. |
Potential Use | Stock & Middle Distance Racing | Ideal for National and One Loft competition breeding. |
Summary
This pigeon unites the National-winning Frans Zwols family with the Olympiad-level Vermeerbergen-Wilms and McFadden bloodlines. From Amor and Dream Girl to Snow Prince and Favoriete Speed 071, this pigeon carries genetics of champions in speed, middle-distance, and long-distance racing. An outstanding prospect for both stock and racing lofts.
