July/August 2026

3 – Purebred PIGEON Volume 22, Issue 5 - July/August 2026 ISSN:1556-8989 Doratha E. Connally, Editor & Publisher MAILING ADDRESS: 108 Freeman Hollow Ct Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072 USA E-MAIL or text: staff@purebredpigeon.com WEBSITE: www.purebredpigeon.com PHONE: 615-851-9674 please leave a message One year (6 issues) USA $46.00; Canada $75 in US funds; Out of USA $98 in US funds; Online $35 SINGLE ISSUE – $10.00 US (includes postage in U.S.) Back Issues are available. Printed material, including advertising, does not reflect the views or opinions of the staff or editor of Purebred Pigeon. We reserve the right to edit all copy received and to refuse any material. Material will not be returned unless submitted with stamped, addressed envelope. Individuals submitting photos for use in advertising or arti- cles are solely responsible for obtaining permission for use from the photographer - please provide photo credit. Purebred Pigeon (USPS 022-857) is published Bimonthly (6 issues per year) for an annual rate of $46.00 US by Purebred Pigeon,108 Freeman Hollow Ct.,, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 U. S. A. “Periodical Postage Paid at Goodlettsville, TN and at an additional mailing office.” “POSTMASTER:” Send address changes to Purebred Pigeon, 108 Freeman Hollow Ct, Good- lettsville, TN 37072.” CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send your change of address to us in writing or e-mail prior to the issue deadline . The Post Office will forward magazines if you have filed a change of address with them requesting forwarding of magazines . All content - including photographs and text are the property of the submitting contributors and Purebred Pigeon ©2026 and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any medium without the written consent of the owners. Purebred Pigeon is produced and printed in the U. S. A. Each issue is mailed in the middle of the time period it covers. Full Page Commercial.............................$295* Full Page................................................ $265* Half Page Commercial............................$180* Half Page............................................... $160* Quarter Page .............................$95 per issue* One-Eighth Page....................... $60 per issue* Column Inch ..$30 per issue or $135 per year* Front Cover ............................................$400 Inside Front Cover ................................. $350* Back Cover............................................ $375* Inside Back Cover ..................................$290* Page Three and Five ..............................$325* Advertising created by Purebred Pigeon is for use in this magazine only – it is copyright protected. If you wish to use your ad in another publication or on-line, contact us for permission and cost. *Discounts available for multiple insertions paid in advance only. Some pages are reserved. ADVERTISING RATES - All color - cost is for one insertion Please mention Purebred Pigeon when you contact our advertisers - thanks!! Cover Contact information John Heppner 3040 Godfrey Ave. Gilroy, CA 95020 Ph. 408-848-3399. In this Issue From the Editor............................................................................................. 4 Leipzig Pigeon Show December 2025 By Michael Coblentz................................... 5 Indiana Pigeon Show - February 7, 2026 Photos by Doratha Connally...................... 12 Veterinary Viewpoints #10: Feather Anatomy By Tim England, DVM............................... 18 Swallow and Color Pigeon Club News Submitted by James Gratz......................... 21 One Man’s Journey to the National By Tom Monahan...................................... 22 Happy Trails at The American Pigeon Museum and Library Article & Photos By Tom Moss................... 24 Los Angeles Pigeon Club at San Diego County Fair By Robert “Bob” Nolan............................. 28 Response to January/February 2026 Editor’s Message By Kandy Baumgardner............................. 37 Final Issue Canadian Pigeon International Magazine.................................... 38 Karlheinz Sollfrank By Jerry Sindelar........................................ 40 Feed the Fire — Chinese Owl Experiment By Mike McLin.......................................... 42 Thoughts on Box Flying Pigeons By Mike Hanna - Michigan........................ 44 Wasted Feed By Tim Kvidera.......................................... 46 Richard Brooks – 96 Years With Pigeons By Joe Bronner.......................................... 47 Larry LaGesse By Mike McLin – Rice Lake, Wisconsin. .... 47