GB25V31925 — From Pioneer Star Jnr × Pioneer Argon
(Double Grandson of Star Boy × Daughter of D’Artagnan & Argon 052)
Overview
GB25V31925 is bred from Pioneer Star Jnr (a direct double grandson of Star Boy, one of the best One Loft breeding cocks in the world) and Pioneer Argon, a direct daughter of D’Artagnan 065 × Argon 052, two of Frans Zwols’ most famous breeders. This combination is a fusion of international One Loft success and elite Frans Zwols distance breeding, producing a bird that carries the genes of proven champions and stock icons from both Maurice O’Donnell and Frans Zwols.
Sire: PIONEER STAR JNR (IHU23S090003)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Cock | Bloodline: Double Grandson of Star Boy
Parentage & Notes
Sire: Brother to Miss Maurice (IHU20-068518) — a gay pied cock, full brother to Miss Maurice, Knockout Winner in the South Africa Million Dollar Pigeon Race (SAMDPR) and overall champion across multiple hotspot races. Sold to the USA (Wes Lamons Loft) for $70,000. Proven producer of winning offspring in the UK, Ireland, and USA.
Dam: Sister to Sapsan (IHU19-014297) — co-winner of 9th Open Algarve Golden Race, with 10 birds on the drop and beaten for 1st by only one minute. Daughter of Star Boy × Mother to Sapsan, both Maurice O’Donnell OLR legends.
Grandparents include Star Boy × Mother to Miss Maurice and Star Boy × Mother to Sapsan. Star Boy (B16-6037050) is one of the greatest OLR breeding cocks in the world, sire and grandsire to multiple international winners, while Mother to Miss Maurice and Mother to Sapsan were both elite OLR breeding hens.
Summary: Pioneer Star Jnr carries a powerful double infusion of Star Boy blood, concentrated through two direct Star Boy daughters. His pedigree is stacked with SAMDPR and Algarve Golden Race winning DNA, making him one of the most genetically valuable breeding cocks for future OLR and National success.
Dam: PIONEER ARGON (GB19H32131)
Colour: Blue | Status: Stock Hen | Bloodline: Daughter of D’Artagnan 065 × Argon 052 (Frans Zwols)
Parentage & Notes
Sire: D’Artagnan 065 (NL10-1135065) — legendary Frans Zwols cock, sire of “Grandad’s Dream”, winner of 1st Combine Thurso (512 miles), 1st & 2nd Young Bird Combine, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Open Nationals, and 1st Section NRCC by 150ypm margin. Sire and grandsire to numerous Club, Fed, and National winners.
Dam: Argon 052 (NL10-1135052) — the “Wonder Hen” of the Zwols loft. Dam, granddam, and great-granddam to over 30× 1st winners, including 1st Open NFC Guernsey, 2nd Open Amal (4,800 birds), and 4th & 5th Open National. Mother of My Little Darling – 4× 1st, 2× 2nd Club, and 2× 1st Fed.
Summary: Pioneer Argon is one of the finest Frans Zwols hens in the loft — bred directly from the D’Artagnan × 052 line, responsible for countless National-level wins. Her descendants already score at top Combine and National levels, making her an AI-level breeding hen with proven results in multiple generations.
Grandparent Highlights
Side | Name | Origin & Achievements |
Sire’s Sire | Brother to Miss Maurice (IHU20-068518) | Full brother to SAMDPR winner Miss Maurice; sold to USA for $70,000. |
Sire’s Dam | Sister to Sapsan (IHU19-014297) | Co-winner 9th Open Algarve Golden Race; daughter of Star Boy. |
Dam’s Sire | D’Artagnan 065 (NL10-1135065) | Frans Zwols – Sire of Grandad’s Dream; National and Combine champion producer. |
Dam’s Dam | Argon 052 (NL10-1135052) | Frans Zwols – The “Wonder Hen”; dam/g.dam to 30× 1st prize winners. |
Foundation Ancestors of Note
Ancestor | Family | Key Contributions |
Star Boy (B16-6037050) | Maurice O’Donnell | One of the greatest OLR breeders in the world; sire & grandsire to international winners. |
Miss Maurice (IHU19-014359) | Maurice O’Donnell | SAMDPR Knockout Winner; Best Overall Bird; winner of $47,500. |
Sapsan (IHU18-014297) | Maurice O’Donnell | 9th Open Algarve Golden Race; direct Star Boy line. |
Mother to Miss Maurice (B16-6037045) | Maurice O’Donnell | Dam of SAMDPR winner; elite OLR breeder. |
D’Artagnan 065 (NL10-1135065) | Frans Zwols | Sire of Grandad’s Dream; foundation long-distance cock. |
Argon 052 (NL10-1135052) | Frans Zwols | “Wonder Hen”; dam/g.dam to 30+ 1st prize winners. |
Argon (NL06-1620521) | Frans Zwols | Super racer & breeder; 1st against 6,158 birds; 3rd against 1,924 birds. |
Truke (NL03-1737679) | Frans Zwols | Foundation breeder; part of the base of the Zwols strain. |
Pedigree Summary & Key Takeaways
Generation | Bloodline Focus | Highlights |
Sire Line | Double Grandson of Star Boy | Concentrated Maurice O’Donnell OLR winning bloodline; SAMDPR & Algarve winners. |
Dam Line | D’Artagnan × Argon 052 | Pure Frans Zwols foundation; National and Combine-winning heritage. |
Cross Type | OLR × Distance Champion | Perfect blend of extreme OLR genetics and Zwols long-distance performance. |
Ideal Use | Stock Loft or One Loft Breeding | High-potential breeder for both OLR and National competition. |
Genetic Focus | Star Boy × D’Artagnan × Argon 052 | Combination of the best OLR and long-distance bloodlines worldwide. |
Summary
GB25V31925 combines the world-class OLR dominance of Maurice O’Donnell’s Star Boy family with the distance-winning consistency of the Frans Zwols strain. From Pioneer Star Jnr, it inherits explosive OLR genes, and from Pioneer Argon, it gains durability, class, and breeding power. This pigeon represents a truly elite breeding prospect, blending two of the strongest international families into a single genetic powerhouse — ideal for One Loft Races, National events, or breeding stock development.
Single breeding pen bred. Guaranteed parentage.
Hatch Date: 26/5/25