Dresden Trumpeter


The Dresden Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.

Origin

, in the region of Dresden.

Overall Impression

Only slightly sturdier than the Field Pigeon, low carriage, a rather long than short effect required. White wing shield. Double-crested.
Red and yellow, very occasionally black.

Markings

White wing shields. All other feathers coloured.

Defects

Thin or weak body, upright stance; too much of a blue tinge in the colouring, white feathers in the primaries, muffs, tail, thighs and head; distorted beak crest; narrow, distorted or incomplete shell crest; muffs which are too short or full of gaps.
Order of Evaluation: Overall Impression - body size - carriage - markings - head adornment.