GB25V31861 — From Pioneer D’Artanian 760 × Pioneer Lucy
Frans Zwols × Goemaere (Barcelona) Performance Cross
Overview
GB25V31861 is bred from two powerhouse European bloodlines — the Frans Zwols ‘D’Artanian’ dynasty and the Goemaere Barcelona long-distance family. This pigeon’s pedigree unites proven national-level Zwols speed and performance with the endurance and Barcelona mastery of the Goemaere ‘Luc’ line. It is a precision breeding cross designed for both performance and long-distance durability.
Sire: PIONEER D’ARTANIAN 760 (GB20P28760)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Cock | Parentage: D’Artanian (NL07-1230197) × Dream Girl (NL07-1230200)
Parentage & Notes
D’Artanian (NL07-1230197) — Direct Frans Zwols cock and one of the top breeding cocks in the UK; responsible for 13× 1st prizes at National, Amal & Combine levels, 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.
Dream Girl (NL07-1230200) — Sister to the ‘3 Musketeers’; an ace breeder and dam/granddam to many top winners, including 1st Champion Young Bird for Frans Zwols; 1st Pilmore (9,100 birds); 1st & 3rd Open BICC; 2nd against 19,737 birds; 2nd Section NFC (2016).
Grandparent base on sire’s side includes Dutch Prince (superstar breeder) and De Diamant (foundation hen).
Dam: PIONEER LUCY (B24-1057097)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Hen | Origin: Original Goemaere — Barcelona bloodlines (Granddaughter of ‘Luc’).
Parentage & Notes
Sire: Son of Luc (B20-1098321) — Direct son of ‘Luc’ (B14-1061465). ‘Luc’ (B14-1061465) was 1st Belgian Master Barcelona, 2nd Europa Cup Barcelona, 6th Aile d’Or Barcelona 2020; 35th National Barcelona 2017; 21st National Barcelona 2020; and ranked among the top Barcelona performers 4× consecutively.
Dam: B20-303165 (Denys Emiel origin) — From the ‘Fils 6° International Barcelona’ line; deep Barcelona endurance genetics renowned for consistency and stamina.
Grandparent Highlights
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Side |
Name |
Origin & Highlights |
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Sire’s Sire |
D’Artanian (NL07-1230197) |
Frans Zwols — 13× 1st National/Amal/Combine; 1st vs 19,476; multiple NFC/BICC/Amal/Combine 1sts. |
|
Sire’s Dam |
Dream Girl (NL07-1230200) |
Frans Zwols — Sister to 3 Musketeers; dam/granddam of major winners incl. 1st Pilmore 9,100 birds. |
|
Dam’s Sire |
Son of Luc (B20-1098321) |
Goemaere — Direct son of ‘Luc’, Barcelona multi-year performer. |
|
Dam’s Dam |
B20-303165 (Denys Emiel) |
‘Fils 6° Internat Barcelona’ line; deep long-distance Barcelona heritage. |
Foundation Ancestors of Note
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Ancestor |
Family |
Key Contributions |
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D’Artanian (NL07-1230197) |
Frans Zwols |
Foundation cock; 13× 1st National/Amal/Combine; proven sire of National winners. |
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Dream Girl (NL07-1230200) |
Frans Zwols |
Sister to 3 Musketeers; prolific dam & granddam to NFC/BICC champions. |
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Dutch Prince (NL98-1922097) |
Frans Zwols |
Legendary breeder behind D’Artanian, Amor & Dream Girl. |
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De Diamant (NL99-1612919) |
Frans Zwols |
Core breeding hen in all modern Zwols bloodlines. |
|
Luc (B14-1061465) |
Goemaere |
1st Belgian Master Barcelona; 2nd Europa Cup Barcelona; 4× Barcelona performer. |
|
Fils 6° Internat Barcelona (B13 Line) |
Denys |
Famous for resilience and success in International Barcelona races. |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
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Generation |
Bloodline Focus |
Highlights |
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Sire Line |
D’Artanian × Dream Girl (Frans Zwols) |
13× 1st Nationals; 1st vs 19,476 birds; proven all-round European performers. |
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Dam Line |
Luc × Denys (Goemaere Barcelona) |
Barcelona endurance champions; 1st Belgian Master; 2nd Europa Cup. |
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Cross Type |
Zwols × Goemaere (Speed × Stamina) |
Combines elite middle-distance power with long-distance durability. |
|
Ideal Use |
Stock or 400–700 mile National Racing |
Perfect for combining velocity with recovery strength. |
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Genetic Focus |
D’Artanian × Luc |
Merges speed, endurance, and racing intelligence — a hybrid for champions. |
Summary
GB25V31861 represents a precision-engineered cross between two powerhouse bloodlines: the Frans Zwols D’Artanian dynasty and the Goemaere ‘Luc’ Barcelona line. From D’Artanian × Dream Girl, you get National-winning speed and consistency; from Luc × Denys, you inherit iron-willed endurance and recovery strength. This pigeon is a true dual-purpose prospect, capable of excelling as both a One Loft / National racer and a foundation breeder for long-distance performance lines. A bird like GB25V31859 combines the brains, stamina, and proven genetics that win at both the BICC and Barcelona International levels.
Single breeding pen bred. Guaranteed parentage.
Hatch Date: 31/08/2025
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