History
Its beginnings are well known. It was developed very recently by H.P. Macklin started developing this breed from the Main (Schmalkaldener Mohrenkopfs), Moorhead and Jacobin in the late 50's through the early 60's, and reported on his early work in the American Pigeon Journal in the May issue of 1963. The name was derived from the city of it's creation Saint Louis. A breeding standard was developed for the breed to guide further development. Macklin introduced feather curling into the breed using Frillbacks as the cross, but this feather feature is rarely, if ever, seen today.
The Saint is known for it unusual and prolific feather ornamentation, of medium size, white pearl eyes and with an upright stance. The shell crest is large curving around the head, extending onto the neck. The legs are covered with feathers of about an inch in length extending onto the toes.
While it was originally developed as pure white with the pearl eyes, it is now seen in varied colored with red or bull eyes, including vaired splashes or tigered markings. The standard for 2000 reflects these changes for breeding Saints.
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