The Saxon Monk pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon from Germany. It is an old breed of color pigeon from Saxony and surrounding territory.
This breed and other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from the rock pigeon. It is very popular in it’s native area. Read some more information about this breed below.
Saxon Monk Pigeon Appearance
Saxon Monk pigeon is a medium sized breed with oval and smooth head. The head is without crest and the forehead is somewhat rounded. The eyes are dark, small cere of flesh to red colored. Beak of these birds is long and is of flesh colored.
Their breast is broad and deep, and well rounded. And their neck is of medium length, becoming full at the shoulders and well curved throat.
Wings of the Saxon Monk pigeon are somewhat long and broad. Their back is long, broad at the shoulders and slightly sloping.
The tail is long and closed with twelve tail feathers. Their legs are long and thick, and muffed with well developed hock feathers.
Overall feathering of the body of Saxon Monk pigeon is well developed, and close fitting.
The breed comes in five color varieties including black, blue, red, silver and yellow with white bars or spangles.
Uses
The Saxon Monk pigeon is mainly used for exhibition purpose. It is also good for ornamental purpose.
Special Notes
The Saxon Monk pigeon is a very beautiful breed. It’s overall appearance is strong, and has similar shape to the general field pigeon.
The breed is mainly raised for exhibition or show purpose. But also good for raising for ornamental purpose.
The breed is also pretty good for raising as pets. However, review full breed profile of this breed in the following chart.
| Breed Name | Saxon Monk |
| Other Name | None |
| Breed Purpose | Show, ornamental, pets |
| Special Notes | Beautiful, stronger appearance, hardy, active, good for show purpose, good for ornamental purpose, good as pets |
| Breed Class | Average |
| Climate Tolerance | Native climates |
| Flying Ability | Average |
| As Pets | Good |
| Color | Black, blue, red, yellow and silver with white bars or spangles |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | Germany |
