Dear pigeon fanciers and masters of the skies! Welcome to The Pigeon Boss. Today we dive into a story that makes the heartbeat of every true fancier race faster. We are talking about pure magic, unprecedented bravado and the absolute top of the world. Brace yourselves, because we are going to talk about the flying miracles of Gebr. Leideman Pigeons from Collendoorn. What André and Bert Leideman achieve is not just pigeon racing. This is elite sports of the highest level and a fantastic promotion for our beautiful hobby!
The Sledgehammer in Arlon: A Historic Victory
Let us go straight to last weekend. Saturday May 9 2026. Arlon. A gigantic release of no less than 13826 pigeons. The weather gods had decided to really put the birds to the test. The wind was blowing strongly from the northeast. That means headwind weather, a real cracker where the wind hits right on the beak and only the ironclad gladiators remain.
And what happened in Collendoorn? A spectacle absolutely beyond compare! The athletes of Gebr. Leideman Pigeons stormed home like rockets and ruthlessly claimed the first, second, third and fourth prize against the gigantic competition of fourteen thousand pigeons. With an unprecedented speed of over 1350 meters per minute they showed pure brute strength. If we dive deeper into the results, we see an avalanche of early arrivals entirely dominating the top one hundred. This is not luck, this is pure and hardcore domination. Waiting for such pigeons is the ultimate dream of every fancier. The adrenaline rushing through your veins when four birds drop from the sky at the exact same time, that is exactly what we all do it for!
The Secret Weapon: Dutch Design
The road to this massive success is paved with thirty years of craftsmanship, hardcore selection and an unconditional love for the sport. André is the brilliant master scout and Bert the phenomenal caretaker. Together they created their own masterpiece which they call Dutch Design worldwide. This unique system is built on three golden pillars.
First of all there is the bloodline of the absolute phenomenon Goed Grijs. A legendary winner of seven first prizes with a downright bizarre finish. Bert described her beautifully as a bird with a sixth gear, one that literally stormed to the loft like a race car. Secondly there is the invaluable legacy of Silver Dream and Golden Dream, true speed demons with a winning mentality that gives you chills. Finally there is the rock solid German input from grandmaster Wolfgang Roeper. These three mighty pillars together form the unbreakable DNA of Gebr. Leideman Pigeons.
The New Generation: Rosa and Cobalt
Great champions however never stand still. Where the mighty wonder couple Arturo and Tila ruled for years and produced generations of first prize winners, the new stars are already fully in the spotlight. Meet the sublime giants Rosa and Cobalt. Rosa took the extremely heavy sectoral victory from Issoudun with playful ease against over three thousand pigeons. Cobalt is a true powerhouse who recently grabbed the first provincial from Venlo against over seventeen thousand competitors. These are the priceless crown jewels guaranteeing the reign of this colony for the coming years!
A Worldwide Impact
The ultimate confirmation of top quality is of course when others become weekly champions with your bloodlines. The top references flow in nonstop from all corners of the world. Famous legends like Hans and Evert Jan Eijerkamp and the renowned Foppe van der Meer get national ace pigeons and prestigious Olympiad birds directly from the genes of Gebr. Leideman Pigeons. It proves undeniably that the quality of this pigeon strain surpasses every national border and every weather condition with great ease.
Dear followers and passionate pigeon friends, compelling stories like these show perfectly how beautiful and breathtaking our pigeon sport is. It inspires all of us to step into our own lofts with a big smile and full of bravado. Enjoy the birds to the maximum, always keep fighting for the best result and make it an extraordinarily fantastic season. The Pigeon Boss salutes you!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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