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ONTARIO, Calif. — Dogs aren’t the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or ...

Often regarded as disease-filled pests in many cities around the world, “beautiful” isn’t usually an adjective we would associate with pigeons. That, however, doesn’t take into account the far more ...

These pigeons aren’t the nuisance flocks that swarm food scraps at outdoor restaurants. They are genetically rich birds, including variations bred to look like turkeys or sound like trumpets, that ...

Dogs aren't the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or fluttering curly, lacy ...