Pigeon Breeds

Complete Guide to Racing, High-Flying & Fancy Pigeons

How many types of pigeon breeds

There are more than 1,100+ pigeon breeds in the world. These breeds are generally divided into three main categories:

  1. Racing Pigeons – bred for speed, stamina, and homing ability.

  2. High Flying / Tippler Pigeons – bred for height and long-duration flights.

  3. Fancy Pigeons – bred for beauty, color, size, and show standards.

Every category includes dozens of famous breeds, created by breeders across different countries over hundreds of years.

Racing Pigeon

high flying pigeon

High Flying Pigeon

Fancy & Show Pigeon Breeds

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