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Structure Breeds

There are several fascinating Structure breeds. They exemplify the wide range developed from the plain old rock pigeons.
		The Maltese is a very unusually shaped pigeon standing very tall, nearly 16 inches. It was used extensively in the production of squabs in the United States in the early 20th century. It's origin is rather obscure, with many authorities varying in opinion. It is currently a show pigeon, but is rarely if every seen even in the larger U.S. pigeon shows. It is known in a wide variety of known pigeon colors.
		The Jacobin is one of many very old domestic pigeon breeds. Some accounts place the origin of the breed in India, while others say Cyprus. What can be established is that by the 16th century, Jacobins had arrived in Europe to stay, and became the bird of the aristocracy.