Grand Dtr of Snow Prince, Dark Katie and Hercules
From Pioneer Hercules × Pioneer Snow Katie
Hercules × The 100 Hen × Snow Prince × Dark Katie Lines
Overview
This pigeon is bred from two elite European and British bloodlines, blending the Team Euregion “Hercules × The 100 Hen” strain with the Snow Prince × Dark Katie (McFadden & Rann) distance line. This cross unites proven long-distance stamina with Olympiad-level sprint and middle-distance power, producing a versatile performer suited for both One Loft and National-level competition.
Sire: PIONEER HERCULES (NL19-1104960)
Colour: Blue Chequer | Status: Stock Cock | Lineage: Son of Hercules × The 100 Hen
Parentage & Notes
Sire: Champion Hercules (NL12-1882409) — 1st Provincial vs 15,000 pigeons. Now a proven breeder responsible for numerous winners in both the UK and the Netherlands. Renowned for muscle power, drive, and recovery.
Dam: The 100 Hen (DV01166-11-100) — One of Team Euregion’s most famous breeding hens, responsible for over 12× 1st prize winners across Europe. Dam of The Duke, The 409, and multiple National-level producers. Bred from The 5050 Cock × The 792 Hen, a pair that forms the foundation of modern Euregion bloodlines.
Summary: Pioneer Hercules represents Team Euregion’s elite breeding—a direct combination of Hercules × The 100 Hen. He passes on exceptional stamina, racing intelligence, and resilience, making him a sought-after cock for both distance and One Loft breeding programmes.
Dam: PIONEER SNOW KATIE (GB22V86796)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Hen | Bred by: May Pigeons | Parentage: Daughter of Snow Prince × Dark Katie
Parentage & Notes
Sire: Snow Prince (GB09E26154 – D&D McFadden) — 1st Section A, 4th Open NFC Tarbes (2,808 birds, 2012); 8th Section A, 125th Open NFC Tarbes (3,290 birds, 2011). Sire of Queen Mary – 1st Section A, 1st Open NFC Tarbes 2019, and 2nd Section A, 26th Open NFC Tarbes 2018. A foundation British distance cock famed for endurance and homing instinct.
Dam: Dark Katie (GB16N51757 – Graham Rann) — 1st Section, 2nd Open NFC Tarbes 2019. Granddaughter of Jackie’s Pride (1st Section, 6th Open NFC Tarbes) and Faithful (4th Section, 6th Open National, 8th International Agen). Part of the Marsden × Kirkpatrick line, known for strength, durability, and consistency under testing conditions.
Summary: Pioneer Snow Katie brings British long-distance performance heritage into this pedigree. Her bloodline excels in Tarbes, Pau, and Barcelona-type racing, adding grit, recovery ability, and class to the pairing.
Grandparent Highlights
Side | Name | Origin & Achievements |
Sire’s Sire | Hercules (NL12-1882409) | Team Euregion – 1st Provincial vs 15,000 pigeons; breeder of numerous winners. |
Sire’s Dam | The 100 Hen (DV01166-11-100) | Team Euregion – Mother of 12× 1sts across Europe; dam of The Duke & The 409. |
Dam’s Sire | Snow Prince (GB09E26154) | D&D McFadden – 1st Sec A, 4th Open NFC Tarbes; sire of Queen Mary (1st Open NFC Tarbes 2019). |
Dam’s Dam | Dark Katie (GB16N51757) | Graham Rann – 1st Sec, 2nd Open NFC Tarbes 2019; from the Marsden × Kirkpatrick cross. |
Foundation Ancestors of Note
Ancestor | Family | Key Contributions |
Hercules (NL12-1882409) | Team Euregion | 1st Prov 15,000; breeder of top racers; stamina and recovery genes. |
The 100 Hen (DV01166-11-100) | Team Euregion | Mother of 12× 1sts; foundation hen behind multiple international winners. |
The 5050 Cock (B01-6495050) | Team Euregion | Sire of The Duke; Olympiad-line producer; paired to 792 Hen for major success. |
Snow Prince (GB09E26154) | D&D McFadden | 1st Sec A, 4th Open NFC Tarbes; sire of Queen Mary. |
Dark Katie (GB16N51757) | Graham Rann | 1st Sec, 2nd Open NFC Tarbes; combines Jackie’s Pride & Faithful lines. |
Jackie’s Pride | Graham Rann | 1st Section, 6th Open NFC Tarbes; renowned distance performer. |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
Generation | Bloodline Focus | Highlights |
Sire Line | Hercules × The 100 Hen | Proven Euregion winners; 1st Provincial 15,000; 12× 1sts from this pair. |
Dam Line | Snow Prince × Dark Katie | Double Tarbes National winners; exceptional British distance endurance. |
Cross Type | Euregion × McFadden & Rann | Blends European speed and intelligence with UK long-distance resilience. |
Ideal Use | Stock, National, or One Loft Racing | Balanced bird suited to 250–600 miles. |
Genetic Focus | Hercules × The 100 Hen × Snow Prince | Linebred on elite, proven producers from both sides. |
Summary
This pigeon combines the best of two worlds — the European Team Euregion breeding system and UK National Tarbes bloodlines. From Hercules × The 100 Hen, it inherits strength, vitality, and breeding stability. From Snow Prince × Dark Katie, it gains long-range endurance and proven Tarbes-winning DNA. This pigeon is a future stock or One Loft performer, capable of breeding or becoming a competitor in top-tier long-distance and national races.
