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Wild-Type of The Pigeon Pegasus has been domesticated since the late Roman Empire, with their widespread use starting in the rein of Justinian the Great in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. For centuries, feral populations of domesticated doves have cross-bred with wild populations in their native Mediterranean habitat. After World War II, and the increased use of airplanes and machinery, the popularity of keeping Doves dropped and a large amount of domesticated doves were released into the wild, further diluting the wild population's remaining genetics. Currently Wild Doves are critically endangered, and several breeding programs in zoos and sanctuaries are working to keep the original wild traits alive. Build: Less refined, smaller, and stockier. Larger head, shorter body, upright mane and sparse tail. Build more closely resembles a Takhi (Przewalski's Wild Horse). Domestic Doves were bred for longer-sustained flight, while the Wild Pigeon Pegasus is built more for

Genetics for True to their name, Fancy Traits are common to Fancy-Bred Doves, though can occur in both Racing and (rarely) Feral Doves. TRUE wild Doves are NOT seen with these traits. [DEVIATION] Tuft - Fluffy down feathers under the chin. Seen on both MARES and STALLIONS. Trait is dominant (one copy will display the trait) nTf TfTf [DEVIATION] Victoria Crown: Crested feathers from just behind the ears. Seen EXCLUSIVELY in STALLIONS. Rely on Testosterone levels - Mares and foals will not have them. Geldings will LOSE most of their crests. Colors are related to the wing-tint and analogous (next to each other on the color wheel - ex. purple, blue and teal) They are tipped with white. Trait is recessive, a stallion will need 2 copies of the gene to develop them. VcVC It is UNDESIRABLE to breed a stallion with both Tuft and Victorian Crown. See Base colors: Pigeon Pegasus Color Genetics: Main Colors See Patterns: Pigeon Pegasus Color Genetics: Patterns See Red