Frans Zwols X Team Euregio. Grandson of Titan & Hercules
From Pioneer Titan × Pioneer Lekker Ding
Frans Zwols × Team Euregio Cross
Overview
A superbly bred youngster carrying the genes of two elite European bloodlines: Frans Zwols’ Titan × 63 line, known for National-level speed, multiple Section wins, and Combine dominance, and Team Euregion’s Hercules × 100 Hen line, a proven family of prolific breeders and 1st prize winners across both the UK and Europe. This pigeon combines the explosive speed and racing consistency of the Zwols family with the stamina, health, and breeding reliability of the Euregion system — making it an exceptional choice for both One Loft and National performance breeding.
Sire: GB21N17929 — Son of Titan × 63 (Frans Zwols)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Cock | Breeder: Zwols Pigeons
Parentage
Sire: Titan (NL11-1206460) — Rapidly becoming one of the most influential breeders in the modern Frans Zwols family. Sire and grandsire of multiple National and Combine winners, including 1st & 2× 2nd Section NFC, 2nd & 26th Open NFC, 1st Section, 2nd Open BBC, 2× 2nd Combine, 17th Open BICC, and 30th BICC Agen. Bred numerous Club and Federation winners, solidifying his status as a foundation cock of the Titan line.
Dam: 63 (GB15N73463 – Frans Zwols) — A phenomenal racer and breeder. Winner of 5× 1st prizes and awarded 'Bird of the Year' as a young bird. At stock, 63 has become a super breeder, producing 1st Combine (195 miles), 1st Federation (128 miles), 1st Section 2nd Open YB National, 2nd Open National (580 miles), and 30th Open Agen BICC. Linebred to the Zwols Argon × Tip Top 076 family, noted for speed, feather quality, and consistency.
Summary: The sire line represents the pure Frans Zwols 'Titan × 63' performance pairing — a proven, reliable strain for both middle and long-distance racing. These birds are fast, intelligent, and capable of consistent top-10 finishes in strong National competition.
Dam: PIONEER LEKKER DING (NL19-5145782)
Colour: Blue White Flight | Status: Stock Hen | Lineage: Daughter of Hercules × The 100 Hen (Team Euregion)
Parentage
Sire: Hercules (NL12-1882409) — Winner of 1st Provincial vs 15,000 birds. Now an established breeder of winners in both the Netherlands and UK. Renowned for producing robust, muscular offspring with tremendous recovery and endurance capacity.
Dam: The 100 Hen (DV01166-11-100 – Team Euregion) — One of the most famous breeding hens in modern European pigeon sport. Mother of over 12× 1st prize winners across the UK and Europe. She descends from The 5050 Cock (B01-6495050) and Henri Mertens’ Olympiad lines — both responsible for multiple National-level winners. From the same bloodline that produced The Duke and Son 5050, known for remarkable vitality and racing consistency.
Summary: Pioneer Lekker Ding offers breeding power and genetic stability from one of the most sought-after crosses in Europe — Hercules × The 100 Hen. Her family’s strength lies in producing generation after generation of 1st prize winners, ensuring long-term success in breeding lofts.
Grandparent Highlights
Side | Name | Origin & Achievements |
Sire’s Sire | Titan (NL11-1206460) | Frans Zwols – Sire & grandsire of National & Combine winners; 1st Sect, 2nd Open BBC; 17th Open BICC; 30th BICC Agen. |
Sire’s Dam | 63 (GB15N73463) | Frans Zwols – 5× 1st; Bird of the Year; dam of 1st Combine, 1st Fed, 1st Sect 2nd Open Nat; 30th Open Agen BICC. |
Dam’s Sire | Hercules (NL12-1882409) | Team Euregion – 1st Provincial vs 15,000; breeder of many winners. |
Dam’s Dam | The 100 Hen (DV01166-11-100) | Team Euregion – Mother of 12× 1sts; one of Europe’s most successful breeding hens. |
Foundation Ancestors of Note
Ancestor | Family | Key Contributions |
Titan (NL11-1206460) | Frans Zwols | Sire and grandsire of 1st Section, 2nd Open BBC; 17th Open BICC; 30th Agen; major NFC & Combine results. |
63 (GB15N73463) | Frans Zwols | 5× 1st winner, Bird of the Year; dam of multiple Combine & National-level pigeons. |
Hercules (NL12-1882409) | Team Euregion | 1st Provincial vs 15,000; proven producer of National winners. |
The 100 Hen (DV01166-11-100) | Team Euregion | Mother of 12× 1sts; foundation breeder in Europe. |
The 5050 Cock (B01-6495050) | Team Euregion | Father of The Duke and grandsire of The 100 Hen; powerful Olympiad lineage. |
Tip Top 076 (NL10-1135076) | Frans Zwols | Dam or granddam of 30× 1sts; part of Argon × Tip Top breeding line. |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
Generation | Bloodline Focus | Highlights |
Sire Line | Titan × 63 (Frans Zwols) | Multi–National, NFC, and BICC results; proven racing consistency. |
Dam Line | Hercules × The 100 Hen (Team Euregion) | Legendary breeding pair producing 12× 1sts and multiple National winners. |
Cross Type | Zwols × Team Euregion | Combination of elite racing speed and enduring stamina. |
Ideal Use | One Loft or National Stock | Balanced performance line suited to both sprint and long-distance competition. |
Genetic Focus | Titan × The 100 Hen | Proven blend of class, endurance, and breeding potency. |
Summary
This pigeon unites two of the most consistent and successful bloodlines in European racing pigeon history — Frans Zwols and Team Euregion. From Titan × 63, this pigeon inherits speed, precision, and competitive drive. From Hercules × The 100 Hen, it gains stamina, breeding consistency, and recovery ability. The result is a superbly balanced bird, built for One Loft, National, and International competition — with the genetics and bloodline depth to produce top-class racers and breeders for years to come.
