GB25V31845 — From Pioneer D’Artanian 088 × Pioneer Star Double
D’Artanian × Star Boy Cross
Overview
GB25V31844 is bred from the outstanding pairing of Pioneer D’Artanian 088 and Pioneer Star Double. This combination brings together two of the most powerful bloodlines in modern European racing pigeon breeding — the Frans Zwols D’Artanian dynasty and the Maurice O’Donnell Star Boy One Loft line. This bird’s lineage is steeped in performance excellence — merging the world-famous D’Artanian × Sweet Princess × Dutch Prince × De Diamant foundation from Frans Zwols with the global One Loft Race success of Star Boy, sire of winners in South Africa and Thailand.
Sire: PIONEER D’ARTANIAN 088 (GB19B31088)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Cock | Lineage: Son of D’Artanian × Sweet Princess | Breeder: Pioneer Pigeons
Parentage
Sire: D’Artanian (NL07-1230197 – Frans Zwols) — One of the top breeding cocks in Europe and the UK. Responsible for 13× 1st National, Amal & Combine wins, including: 1st vs 19,476 birds, 3× 1st NFC, 3× 1st BICC, 1st BBC, 2× 1st Amal (up to 5,500 birds), 4× 1st Combine. Direct son of Dutch Prince × De Diamant, the foundation pair of the entire Frans Zwols family. Renowned for producing fast, intelligent, and consistent winners across 200–500 miles.
Dam: Sweet Princess (GB98Z64585 – Hofkens Blue Bar) — A Hofkens hen known for winning 1st Club & 1st Federation and later producing winners at Combine and Section level. Her blood adds strength, vitality, and classic Hofkens speed to the D’Artanian line.
Summary: Pioneer D’Artanian 088 carries pure Frans Zwols heritage, combining D’Artanian’s proven National-winning genes with the performance Hofkens family. This side of the pedigree delivers exceptional racing stamina, recovery, and breeding consistency, making it a cornerstone for modern National-level success.
Dam: PIONEER STAR DOUBLE (IHU24-053771)
Colour: Blue Pied | Status: Stock Hen | Lineage: Double Granddaughter of Star Boy (Maurice O’Donnell) | Breeder: Pioneer Pigeons
Parentage
Sire: Brother to Miss Maurice (IHU20-068511) — Full brother to “Miss Maurice,” the South Africa Million Dollar Race 2020 Knockout Winner, earning $47,500 USD. From Star Boy × Mother of Miss Maurice. Star Boy bloodlines dominate global One Loft results with offspring winning in Pattaya, Algarve, and South Africa.
Dam: Sister to Miss Maurice (IHU20-068436) — Full sister to “Miss Maurice.” Linebred around Star Boy and his dam — Mother of Star Boy (B10-6309450), sister to 14th Nat Barcelona and dam of multiple top National performers.
Star Boy (B16-6037050) — One of the most successful One Loft Race breeding cocks in the world. Sire of “Miss Maurice” (1st SAMDPR Knockout Winner, $47,500) and “Miss Debbie” (1st Pattaya International OLR, Thailand). Grandson of 62nd Nat Barcelona and 14th Nat Barcelona performers — combining OLR stamina with distance durability.
Summary: Pioneer Star Double’s line is double inbred to Star Boy, one of the most famous OLR sires of recent years. This hen embodies speed, intelligence, and reliability — precisely the traits needed to excel in modern One Loft and Federation competition.
Grandparent Highlights
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Side |
Name |
Origin & Achievements |
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Sire’s Sire |
D’Artanian (NL07-1230197) |
Frans Zwols – 13× 1st National/Amal/Combine; foundation sire of the Zwols family. |
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Sire’s Dam |
Sweet Princess (GB98Z64585) |
Hofkens – Winner of 1st Club, 1st Federation; key performance infusion. |
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Dam’s Sire |
Brother to Miss Maurice (IHU20-068511) |
Maurice O’Donnell – full brother to SAMDPR winner “Miss Maurice.” |
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Dam’s Dam |
Sister to Miss Maurice (IHU20-068436) |
Maurice O’Donnell – full sister to “Miss Maurice”; double Star Boy heritage. |
Foundation Ancestors
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Ancestor |
Family |
Key Contributions |
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D’Artanian (NL07-1230197) |
Frans Zwols |
13× 1st National/Amal/Combine; foundation sire of the modern Zwols line. |
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Dutch Prince (NL98-1922097) |
Frans Zwols |
Legendary breeder; sire of D’Artanian, Amor & Dream Girl. |
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De Diamant (NL99-1612919) |
Frans Zwols |
Foundation hen; cornerstone of multiple National-winning families. |
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Sweet Princess (GB98Z64585) |
Hofkens |
Adds vitality and Federation-winning speed. |
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Star Boy (B16-6037050) |
Maurice O’Donnell |
Sire of Miss Maurice ($47,500 SAMDPR); grandsire of Miss Debbie (1st Pattaya OLR). |
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Mother of Star Boy (B10-6309450) |
Barcelona Line |
Sister to 14th Nat Barcelona; dam of 15th Nat Barcelona and 51st Nat Narbonne. |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
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Generation |
Bloodline Focus |
Highlights |
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Sire Line |
D’Artanian × Sweet Princess (Frans Zwols × Hofkens) |
13× 1st National/Amal/Combine results; proven national-winning performance line. |
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Dam Line |
Double Star Boy (Maurice O’Donnell) |
Double inbred to world-famous OLR winner-producing cock. |
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Cross Type |
Zwols × Star Boy OLR Fusion |
Blends proven National-winning stamina with elite OLR adaptability. |
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Potential Use |
One Loft, National, or Stock |
Versatile performer suited for 200–500-mile races or breeding elite sprint stock. |
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Genetic Focus |
D’Artanian × Star Boy |
The ultimate speed × intelligence combination — linebred for winners. |
Summary
GB25V31844 unites the D’Artanian Zwols dynasty with the Star Boy OLR family, producing a pigeon of exceptional pedigree and potential. From the foundation Zwols lines (D’Artanian, Dutch Prince, De Diamant) to the modern OLR icons (Star Boy, Miss Maurice, Miss Debbie), this pigeon carries an extraordinary genetic blueprint for both racing and breeding success. It’s a true hybrid of performance power, built for One Loft, Federation, and National competition — combining explosive speed, proven consistency, and robust stamina from two of the world’s most celebrated bloodlines.
Single breeding pen bred. Guaranteed parentage.
Hatch Date: 13/06/2025
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