Danzig Highflyer ( Danziger Hochflieger )

Danziger Hochflieger - Haut-volant de Danzig - Danzig Highflyer

It is thought that this highflyer breed had its origin in the vicinity of  Danzig, Poland in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galacia.The Danzig Highflyer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon . There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bred for show, and others as pets for flying.