Grandson of New Young Kittel × Chixi × Snow Prince × Dark Katie Lines
GB25V31972 — From Pioneer Rebel × Pioneer Katie Girl
New Young Kittel × Chixi × Snow Prince × Dark Katie Lines
Overview
GB25V31968 is an exceptional blue youngster bred from two powerhouse bloodlines — the New Young Kittel × Chixi performance strain and the Snow Prince × Dark Katie Tarbes National endurance family. This cross unites the explosive sprint dominance of the Kittel line with the tough, durable, distance-winning genes of Snow Prince and Dark Katie, creating an ideal modern racing and stock prospect.
Sire: PIONEER REBEL (GB20P40954)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Cock | Lineage: Direct son of New Young Kittel × Chixi (Pioneer Pigeons)
Parentage & Notes
Sire: New Young Kittel — Descendant of the world-famous Kittel dynasty (Dirk Van Den Bulck). Responsible for Club, Fed & Combine winners across thousands of birds: 1st vs 12,000, 1st vs 11,000, 1st vs 10,000 (×2), 1st vs 8,000, 1st vs 7,500, 1st vs 5,000, and 1st vs 4,000 (×2). His descendants consistently dominate short to middle-distance competition.
Dam: Chixi (B15-4100507) — One of the most decorated breeding hens in recent Leo Heremans–Van Den Bulck bloodlines. 25× 1st prize-winning descendants, including 1st Nat Barleycove, 1st Prov. Ace 2019, 3rd Prov. Ace 2018, and multiple Provincial 1sts. Chixi herself is a 2× 1st Prize Breeder and foundation hen for multiple elite lofts.
Summary: Pioneer Rebel is a direct son of New Young Kittel × Chixi, carrying world-class Van Den Bulck and Heremans genes. His offspring inherit explosive acceleration, feather quality, and breeding intelligence, making him a top-tier stock cock.
Dam: PIONEER KATIE GIRL (GB22C76039)
Colour: White | Status: Stock Hen | 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), 8th Section A, 125th Open NFC Tarbes (3,290 birds). Sire to Queen Mary — 1st Open NFC Tarbes 2019. One of the most respected distance cocks in the UK, with exceptional homing stamina.
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 great-granddaughter of Faithful (4th Section, 6th Open National, 8th International Agen). Line: Marsden × Kirkpatrick — known for durability, recovery, and reliability under demanding conditions.
Summary: Pioneer Katie Girl is a true long-distance jewel — carrying pure McFadden × Rann Tarbes-winning blood. Her offspring are built for endurance, health, and consistency, balancing Pioneer Rebel’s explosive speed with iron-willed distance performance.
Grandparent Highlights
Side | Name | Origin & Achievements |
Sire’s Sire | New Young Kittel | Leo Heremans / Dirk Van Den Bulck – Sire of winners vs 12,000+ birds; global Kittel line. |
Sire’s Dam | Chixi (B15-4100507) | 25× 1st prize winners; 1st Nat Barleycove; foundation breeder. |
Dam’s Sire | Snow Prince (GB09E26154) | D&D McFadden – 1st Sec A, 4th Open NFC Tarbes; sire of Queen Mary. |
Dam’s Dam | Dark Katie (GB16N51757) | Graham Rann – 1st Sec, 2nd Open NFC Tarbes 2019; Marsden × Kirkpatrick lines. |
Foundation Ancestors of Note
Ancestor | Family | Key Contributions |
Blizzard King Kittel (B21-2011289) | Van Den Bulck | 1st National; sire of 'New Young Blizzard'; powerhouse sprint genetics. |
Gouden Kittel (B18-6205907) | Van Den Bulck | Key breeder paired to Blizzard King; consistent National performers. |
The Bolt (B13-6310020) | Leo Heremans | 1st National Ace KBDB; legendary foundation cock. |
All In One (B13-6305689) | Leo Heremans | Top breeding hen from The Bolt line. |
Snow Prince (GB09E26154) | D&D McFadden | Proven 600-mile performer; sire of Queen Mary. |
Dark Katie (GB16N51757) | Graham Rann | 2nd Open NFC Tarbes; proven British distance line. |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
Generation | Bloodline Focus | Highlights |
Sire Line | New Young Kittel × Chixi | Explosive Kittel speed; proven against 10,000+ birds. |
Dam Line | Snow Prince × Dark Katie | Distance-tested British champions; Tarbes National results. |
Cross Type | Van Den Bulck × McFadden & Rann | Balance of continental sprint speed and UK distance power. |
Ideal Use | One Loft or National Stock | Capable of producing both short-distance winners and distance performers. |
Genetic Focus | Kittel × Snow Prince | World-class blend of speed, stamina, and reliability. |
Summary
GB25V31968 is a perfect fusion of elite speed and endurance. From Pioneer Rebel (Kittel × Chixi), it inherits the world-beating velocity and breeding power of the Van Den Bulck dynasty. From Pioneer Katie Girl (Snow Prince × Dark Katie), it gains proven British distance and National-winning resilience. This pigeon represents the future of all-round racing breeding — capable of excelling in both sprint and marathon events, and an asset for any serious stock loft.
