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Laudino Sevillano Pouters

Developed for its' flying ability which, combined with the seductive instinct, provided the potential to cover a broader 'catchment area'. The Laudino was derived from a homer type cross known as the 'Magany-cross' made by Antonio Llaudis in Valencia around 1700. Llaudis' method was to cross the old type Valenciano, having special emphasis on selecting the most docile birds, with Spanish Homers known as 'Azul de la estrella'. The resulting strain became known as Laudino Valenciano, taking its' name from its' creator and place of origin. This pouter went from Catalonia to Andalusia and formed the basis for the development of the Laudino Sevillano.

A very powerful Pouter, almost as wide as they are long, with strong, well developed 'Ram' head qualities and equally well developed nasal and chin wattles, the 'three peas' or 'verrugas' being highly desirable. Much emphasis, in the breeds' recent history, has been placed on these characteristics.

Young Black cock

Young Smokey cock

Young Smoky T-Pattern cock

A Very Young Pair

Smoky Red cock #410

Smoky Red hen

Smoky Red cock

The following are some of the young birds I raised in '07:

#362 - Red cock

#384 - Very young Red - I believe it's a hen

Young Smokey cock

#390 - Smoky

#393 - Smoky

#392 - Smokey squeeker

#394 - Smoky squeeker

Laudino Videos

Translated from Federación Española de Columbicultura Standard

 

Laudino Sevillano Standard

General Aspect: The Laudino Sevillano Pouter is well built, arrogant, pleasant to look at. It has a broad chest, round at the base and a low hanging, large, pear-shaped crop which must not touch the ground and which is covered with loose smooth feathers.

Proportions: The Laudino should measure between 23 and 28 cm in length, measurement taken from the foremost point of the breastbone to the end of the tail. The chest width should amount to half of the bird's length (for example to 24 cm of length corresponds 12 cm of chest width). When not flying, the Laudino must lift its head and carry its neck gracefully. Its legs should be proportioned to the body, not too thick and featherless. Its wings must reach the tail's end and never fall under the tail. The Laudino is not a heavy bird its feathers are loose and smooth. (15 pts)

Head: Almond shaped (ram's head) curving smoothly and harmoniously. (15 pts)

Eye: Cherry red in the basic colors (smoky, blue, black, etc.). (10 pts)

Eye Cere: Pale yellow, smooth. (10 pts)

Beak: Rather massive and of medium size, following the curve of the head; bone colour (but darker colours permitted). (10 pts)

Nose Wattles: Heavy, triangular, open at the highest point (next to the forehead) and gradually diminishing, in a smooth curve, towards the beak, full and high. By the third year, they should be sufficiently developed. (10 pts)

Chin Wattles: They are very characteristic of the breed and contribute greatly to the head's beauty and conformation. By the third year, they should be the size of a pea. Ideally, they are three, situated around the lower part of the beak without joining each other. The middle one is somewhat larger. Only one, well developed central wattle is also accepted. (10 pts)

Color: Smokey is the preferable color, followed by blue, black, red and others (in that order). Any sign of albinism will be penalized. (10 pts)

Trapio: Trapio means 'style' or 'class', and it refers to the beauty, arrogance, harmony of movements and carriage characteristic of the breed. (10 pts)

Defects to be Penalized: Narrow forehead; excessive eye cere; poor eye color; long, thin beak; dropped wings; lack of general balance.

Band size: 9mm 

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