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CLOSED ACTIVE AUCTION - STEVEN FOUCHE AFRICAN ROOTS - from 17 APRIL 2021 end 21 APRIL 2021 (20:00)

African Roots have bred young out of all of the pigeons on Auction.

We are trying to make our stock loft “Younger”

These birds have been carefully selected.

First selection by pedigree and second selection by hand and basket.

These birds will be an asset in any loft.

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  • LOT 1 – STEVEN FOUCHE – BE14-6211819 (002) COCK – SIRE: V:2011/6092800 Broer van 3°& 4° nationaal Bourges 1 2011 24676 oude duiven DAM: M: 2010/6145945 GRAND DAM: V:2007/6041274 kleinzoon “Olympiade” Olympiade duif 2002 in Lievin 2°nat asduif snelhei d oude KBDB 2002 Qui:1/390 Noy:1/193 Noy:2/1242 Noy:3/1322 Qui:2/485 Noy:4/873 Noy:4/454 Noy:7/716 Noy:9/874 Noy:11/624 Qui:5/265

    Winning Bid: R2,000 Auction finished
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  • LOT 2 – STEVEN FOUCHE – DV03145-12-428 (002) COCK – lnteelt As 261 Gunter Prange Top Linie SIRE: “Sohn As 261” 1 Gunter Prange I Ringlose/Branco , Sohn des Ausnahme I Re1sevoge1 “As 261” Absolutes Top Reiseas Fliegt 10 erste Konkurse Eme Ausnahme Taube. 1 e As vogel im Reg V mit 977.08 Aspkt. 1e gg 4397 Tb. 310 km 1e gg. 4016 Tb. 543 km 1e gg. 2345 Tb. 261 km 1e gg. 2111 Tb. 374 km 1e gg. 1934 Tb. 169 km ‘ 1e gg. 1906 Tb. 262 km 1e 9g. 1491 Tb 342 km 1e 9g 1386 Tb. 366 km 1e 99 903 Tb 455 km 1e gg. 770 Tb 288 km DAM: “Schwester 261” I Gunter Prange I 801 X 1000 I Schwester zu “As 261” Absolutes Top Re1seas . Flie9t 10 erste Konkurse Eine Ausnahme Taube. 1e Asvo9el im Reg.V mrt 977,08 Aspkt 1e gg 4397 Tb. 310 km 1e 99. 4016 Tb. 543 km 1e 99 2345 Tb 261 km 1 1egg.2111 Tb. 374km 1e gg. 1934 Tb. 169 km l 1e 99• 1906 Tb. 262 km 1e gg. 1491 Tb. 342 km 1e 9g 1386 Tb 366 km 1e 99 903 Tb 455 km 1e 99 770 Tb 288 km

    Winning Bid: R2,100 Auction finished
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  • LOT 3 – STEVEN FOUCHE – GB S 74020 15 COCK – Dark ? SIRE: Dark Cheq Cock Sohn Da Vinci Hardy Kruger Sire of Graham’s Star 91st Open South Africa Million dollor Pigeon Race 2013 / 2014 Season DAM: Dark Cheq Hen ”Daughter Di caprio” –

    Winning Bid: R10,000 Auction finished
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  • LOT 4 – STEVEN FOUCHE – NL14-1795005 (002) HEN – WANDELAARTJE 005 Gebr. Pouw kras Daughter JONGE WANDELAAR X Grand-Daughter DE WITTENBUIK Gaby Vandenabeele SIRE: JONGE WANDELAAR Gebr. Pouw lichtkras 1e Asduif jong 2007 1e Asduif Natour R. 2e Prov. Natour 2010 1e Asduif Gen. club lOx 1e club Duffel Strombeek Bergen op Nivelles/ Strombeek 1/17116 2/ 6356 13/23203 8/11622 11/10365 DAM: PLAYMATE WITTENBUIK Gaby Vandenabeele blauw witpen Grand-daughter ~DEN WITTENBUIK

    Winning Bid: R3,000 Auction finished
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  • LOT 5 – STEVEN FOUCHE – 073-17-1060 COCK – SIRE: Far til: DAN073-13-960 Regionsvinder Nr. 1/688 og 112466 semi-nat. Soltau 347km. Nr. 5/417 fra Tonder142km. Nr. 6/34 fra Minden 427km . Nr. 6/386 fra Heide 2 18km. Nr. 8/262 i sekt. nr. 12/911 i reg. Soltau 343km. Nr. 8/88 sekt. Ill’. 23/552 Nat. Beden 811km. Nr. 10/284 fra Padborg. . Nr. 14/323 fra Padborg. Nr. 19/287 fra Heide 218km . Nr. 201108 sekt. nr. 411566 Nat. Friebmg 906km Nr. 22/92 i sekt. m. 98/611 nat. Mi.inchen 881km. Nr. 25/158. m. 79/702 ireg. Dredsen 600km. Nr. 36/2 17 i sek.i. og nr. 54/408.i gr. Soltau 343km DAM: #1969# Halvs0ster til Broncheman (27 ) A Mortil: DAN073-17-91 Nr. 10/242 nr. 44/802 reg. Antwe1ven Nr. 45/1041 sekt. Heide 218km. Nr. 45/391 seh. Osnabrlick 416km Nr. 127/925 reg. Gotha 581km. Es-due nr. 8 lang hmmer DDB

    Winning Bid: R1,500 Auction finished
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  • LOT 6 – STEVEN FOUCHE – RO 16- 0000652 HEN – 16-0000652 TE.A. FLOREA SORIN blau SIRE: Half-brother Kathe Freialdenhofen u.Soh Half-brother or half-sister of 1 Nat: Barcelona 1.729 p 13 4 Nat: Perpignan 1.243 p 14 10 Nat: Narbonne 1.515 p 12 The mother is DAM: Daughter 45 Drexler -Dr.Brockamp blau

    Winning Bid: R1,500 Auction finished
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  • LOT 7 – STEVEN FOUCHE – RO16-0005888 HEN – 16- 0005888 TEAM FLOREA SORIN chequer SIRE: NEN BALTHASAR Braad-de Joode kras ORIGINAL Braad-de Joode DAM: Kirsty- sist er l . NPO Mark van den Berg Kras witpen ‘ Kirs ty- sist er 1 . NPO Orange 2012 ‘ Full sist er to the new topper ‘Christy ‘ 1. NPO Orange 2.058 birds 941 k’lll ——————- – Vader is ‘Morren

    Winning Bid: R1,500 Auction finished
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  • LOT 8 – STEVEN FOUCHE – RO16-0005644 COCK – 16- 0005644 TEAM FLOREA SORIN chequer SIRE: a us 1756 X 473 P.+ Dr .H. P. Brock amp a us Sohn “Euro Diamond” X Tochter “Perpignan 06” DAM: a us 152 X NL 059 P.+ Dr .H. P. Brock amp a us Sohn “Euro Diamond” X “Inteelt Daxduifje” Kouter s

    Winning Bid: R2,000 Auction finished
    Auction finished

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27th October 2026 22:42.LOT 7 DIE PAINTERS – ZA 23 KPUD 102 – “TRUPUT” Cock Painter Putterie DC A true Putterie through and through – bred from two pure Painter Putterie lines. This cock was a great racer scoring 2 X Top 3 Combine as well as 2 X Top 25 Kgalagadi Gauteng Province. His father “CROOKED KEEL COCK” is the top breeding son of our famous “NEW DUDE”. He proved an immediate success as a breeder, producing 2 individual Combine Winners plus another 5 Club Winners and Top 1% Union performers in only 3 years. His mother is the “RINGLESS CHESTNUT HEN”, last daughter of our great click pair “PLATINUM JAN” X “CHESTNUT HEN” – a pair that has produced great breeders of winners and Top 1% Union performers for us, Cobra Loft, Stolp Loft and others. The blood of “NEW DUDE”, “PLATINUM JAN” and our famous 911 line combined in one cock – better Putterie blood than this you won’t get!SEE PEDIGREE!!!!neoR2,000Current bid: R2,000
27th October 2026 22:41.LOT 2 DIE PAINTERS – ZA 23 KPU 765 – “OU GOUD” Painter Hen Bb a very dependable and versatile racer. She scored in the Top 10 of the Union from 330k and from Leeu Gamka 930km. Bred from a click pair. Her sire, “GOLD CHIEF” (15931/15), is a direct son of Ds. Painter’s famous cock “LAASTE GROOTTE” and carries the very typical gold colour eye that is so prevalent in this strain of pigeons. Her dam, “SPY LASS” (D354/19), is a Union Winner and 2 X Winner, directly out of the “17 X WINNER” and “SUPER SAM”, and also mother to “THE FIX” who flew 1st Diaz OLR on the Enduro Race from Ixopo.SEE PEDIGREE!!!dmgR1,500Current bid: R1,500
27th October 2026 22:41.LOT 2 DIE PAINTERS – ZA 23 KPU 765 – “OU GOUD” Painter Hen Bb a very dependable and versatile racer. She scored in the Top 10 of the Union from 330k and from Leeu Gamka 930km. Bred from a click pair. Her sire, “GOLD CHIEF” (15931/15), is a direct son of Ds. Painter’s famous cock “LAASTE GROOTTE” and carries the very typical gold colour eye that is so prevalent in this strain of pigeons. Her dam, “SPY LASS” (D354/19), is a Union Winner and 2 X Winner, directly out of the “17 X WINNER” and “SUPER SAM”, and also mother to “THE FIX” who flew 1st Diaz OLR on the Enduro Race from Ixopo.SEE PEDIGREE!!!neoR1,500Current bid: R1,500
27th October 2026 21:49LOT 75 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7335 -SIRE:BE 24 4185725 – Mealy Cock “Vale Blizzard” he is a grandson of Blizzard King Kittel, Super Vale 785, The Beyl Hen and the granddaughter Olympic Kittel 006.———–DAM:ZA-20-PWDU-1810. Pigeon Palace hen from a winning click pair. Sister to three-time winner 89191/18, with victories from Trompsburg, Dewetsdorp and Colesberg.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!hpmR1,000Current bid: R1,000
27th October 2026 21:40LOT 46 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Andreas Eracleous-SA-26-1147 -SIRE:ZA 24-OERF-260 ZA-24-OERF-260 · Blue Check AFRIKAPRO 2025 · 3rd Blue Jacket · 7th Brown Jacket Bred by Burt & Andreas.—————DAM:”New Generation” GB-24-D-68234 · Blue Bar AFRIKAPRO 2025 · 6th Blue Jacket · 14th Brown Jacket · 12th Final 601 km Bred by Mountain Lofts (Ferdie Lubbe).SEE PEDIGREE!!!!hpmR2,000Current bid: R2,000
27th October 2026 21:22LOT 78 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Mountain Lofts & Murray & Mills A-ZA-25-MOUN-170 -FULL BROTHER 9TH FINAL AFRIKAPRO 2025————SIRE:ZA 18 MOUN 816 . Alias “THE ORIGINAL” Strain: FERDIE & PIETER LUBBE Color: BLUE BAR “THE ORIGINAL” ZA18 MOUN 816 SIRE TO: ZA20 MOUN 909 SANPO SILVER MEDAL LONG DISTANCE 2023 AND 4 X 1ST ACE OVER 3 YEARS SIRE TO :ZA21 VIL 1817 “FULL CREDIT” 5 X WINNER 2 X UNION WINNER SIRE TO: QATAR 812 13TH FINAL RACE AFRIKAPRO 2023.————DAM: ZA 19 MOUN 628 .Alias “MASTER POWER” Strain: FERDIE & PIETER LUBBE Color: BLUE CHECK ”MASTER POWER” 2 FULL SISTERS BOTH 4 X WINNERS 11TH ACE UNION YEARLINGS 2020 13TH ACE UNION SHORT DISTANCE 2020 2ND CLUB, 5TH UNION BLOEMFONTEIN 440KM 4TH CLUB, 25 UNION SMITHFIELD 530KM 7TH CLUB, 25 UNION REDDERSBURG 487KM.SEE PEDIGREE!!!hpmR1,000Current bid: R1,000
27th October 2026 21:21LOT 69 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Jort Batenburg & PIPA-NL-25-1279995 -SIRE: BE24-4174591 — “SON MÉCHANT BK” Direct son of “Méchant Best Kittel”, 1st National Ace KBDB Sprint 2022, representing the Dehon-Demonseau/Best Kittel line. His dam, “Super Jade” NL16-1509393, is bred from “New Remy” × “Klein Jade”, the 1st International Barcelona winner in 2014. “Super Jade” is mother to 2nd National Perpignan 2020 and grandmother to “Klein Victoria Best Kittel”, 1st Super Ace VFWCPR 2023. A pedigree combining elite sprint performance with proven long-distance and one-loft racing results.————— DAM: NL23-9299458 — “DAUGHTER WACKO FREDDY” Direct daughter of the influential PIPA Elite Center breeder “Wacko Freddy”, sire of “Porsche 911”, “Boxster”, “Prince Porsche” and other successful breeders and racers. His descendants have achieved multiple National Ace titles and leading one-loft race results. Her dam is “Daughter Lars”, a daughter of “Lars”, 2nd National Perpignan 2020, paired with “Kleine Meike”, 4th NPO Bergerac and 4th NPO Perigueux. NL23-9299458 is mother to 259th in the Corabia Winter Race final 2025; her nestmate bred 1st Activation Race VFWCPR 2025 and 2nd SA Marismas Masters 2025.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!ahva888gmail-comR2,000Current bid: R2,000
27th October 2026 21:08LOT 12 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Bevermann-Huenten-R.A.M. Annandale-ZA-25-BPFW-68 -SIRE: ZA BPF​D-21-3466 “GUSTO” — R.A.M. Annandale A talented racer with BPF Federation positions of 14th over 525 km, 15th over 570 km, 17th over 598 km, and 22nd over both 378 km and 425 km. Gusto is a full brother to “Salvo Rose,” 2nd Brown Jacket and 10th in the 2025 AfrikaPro Final over 601 km against 1,653 pigeons. He is also a brother to “Grace,” dam of several competitive 2025 AfrikaPro performers. Bred from the No. 1 breeding pair “Marius” and “Ursula,” Gusto carries a family record of winning performances and proven breeding strength.———— DAM: ZA J&B-24-746 “SABRE” — Du Preez & Deetlefs A blue pied hen with a strong 2025 AfrikaPro record: 38th Blue Jacket, 47th Brown Jacket, 83rd in the Final and 122nd in Race 6 over 480 km. Sabre is a sister to two 1st National Ace pigeons and a daughter of “90944” and “518.” Her dam, “518,” is credited as the mother of the 2024 1st National Ace and 1st National Ace Middle Distance, and is a sister to “167,” dam of the 2021 National Ace, Short Distance Ace and Middle Distance Ace winners. Sabre combines her own tested racing ability with an exceptional family of National Ace performers.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!jochananR1,000Current bid: R1,000
27th October 2026 20:15ZZ..LOT 132 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Dr. de Weerd/Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7324 –jochananR1,000Current bid: R1,000
27th October 2026 20:13.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Deetlefs/Botha-ZA-25-CRU-4053 -SIRE:581 BOTHAS 24. FULL BROTHER 8 X SANPO MEDAL WINNER “TURBO KITTEL”. PARENTS WERE SOLD FOR +- R580 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON.————-DAM:424 ABL 21 RED ALWYN BESTER F/SIS TO “FIVE STAR” AFRIKAPRO GREEN JACKET WINNER FOR ALWYN BESTER. WON R1 000 000. BRED FROM DIRK VAN DEN BULCKS KITTEL AND THE FAMOUS 810 SABLON COCK LINES..SEE PEDIGREE!!!louis12345R8,000Current bid: R8,000
27th October 2026 20:13.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Deetlefs/Botha-ZA-25-CRU-4053 -SIRE:581 BOTHAS 24. FULL BROTHER 8 X SANPO MEDAL WINNER “TURBO KITTEL”. PARENTS WERE SOLD FOR +- R580 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON.————-DAM:424 ABL 21 RED ALWYN BESTER F/SIS TO “FIVE STAR” AFRIKAPRO GREEN JACKET WINNER FOR ALWYN BESTER. WON R1 000 000. BRED FROM DIRK VAN DEN BULCKS KITTEL AND THE FAMOUS 810 SABLON COCK LINES..SEE PEDIGREE!!!stephenR7,500Current bid: R8,000
27th October 2026 20:13.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Deetlefs/Botha-ZA-25-CRU-4053 -SIRE:581 BOTHAS 24. FULL BROTHER 8 X SANPO MEDAL WINNER “TURBO KITTEL”. PARENTS WERE SOLD FOR +- R580 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON.————-DAM:424 ABL 21 RED ALWYN BESTER F/SIS TO “FIVE STAR” AFRIKAPRO GREEN JACKET WINNER FOR ALWYN BESTER. WON R1 000 000. BRED FROM DIRK VAN DEN BULCKS KITTEL AND THE FAMOUS 810 SABLON COCK LINES..SEE PEDIGREE!!!stephenR6,500Current bid: R8,000
27th October 2026 20:13.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Deetlefs/Botha-ZA-25-CRU-4053 -SIRE:581 BOTHAS 24. FULL BROTHER 8 X SANPO MEDAL WINNER “TURBO KITTEL”. PARENTS WERE SOLD FOR +- R580 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON.————-DAM:424 ABL 21 RED ALWYN BESTER F/SIS TO “FIVE STAR” AFRIKAPRO GREEN JACKET WINNER FOR ALWYN BESTER. WON R1 000 000. BRED FROM DIRK VAN DEN BULCKS KITTEL AND THE FAMOUS 810 SABLON COCK LINES..SEE PEDIGREE!!!louis12345R7,000Current bid: R8,000
27th October 2026 20:13.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Deetlefs/Botha-ZA-25-CRU-4053 -SIRE:581 BOTHAS 24. FULL BROTHER 8 X SANPO MEDAL WINNER “TURBO KITTEL”. PARENTS WERE SOLD FOR +- R580 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON.————-DAM:424 ABL 21 RED ALWYN BESTER F/SIS TO “FIVE STAR” AFRIKAPRO GREEN JACKET WINNER FOR ALWYN BESTER. WON R1 000 000. BRED FROM DIRK VAN DEN BULCKS KITTEL AND THE FAMOUS 810 SABLON COCK LINES..SEE PEDIGREE!!!louis12345R6,000Current bid: R8,000
27th October 2026 20:13.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Deetlefs/Botha-ZA-25-CRU-4053 -SIRE:581 BOTHAS 24. FULL BROTHER 8 X SANPO MEDAL WINNER “TURBO KITTEL”. PARENTS WERE SOLD FOR +- R580 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON.————-DAM:424 ABL 21 RED ALWYN BESTER F/SIS TO “FIVE STAR” AFRIKAPRO GREEN JACKET WINNER FOR ALWYN BESTER. WON R1 000 000. BRED FROM DIRK VAN DEN BULCKS KITTEL AND THE FAMOUS 810 SABLON COCK LINES..SEE PEDIGREE!!!stephenR5,500Current bid: R8,000
27th October 2026 20:11.LOT 1 CAPE BLUE – ZA 21 GPU 7043 BB HEN – Mother to wynland 24 4109 BC – Boland truck winner 🏆1st Of 2550 pigeons . Mother to wynland 24 4108 BC fed Winner . Mother to wynland 25 3193 B.B 2 time Winner 6ste fed 12 union. Grandmother to wynland 25 3189 BC won club by 18 minutes 6th fed 12th union. Mother to wynland 24 4160 BC union winner.————–SIRE: 8969 ZA 15 WRRPA – “Dinokeng I” A Kaasboer × Sablon cock and winner of Hotspot 1 at Dinokeng in 2016. Bred from 6056851 BELG 12, “Smits Kok,” a sire of multiple winners for GJT Lofts, and 24804 ZA 08, “Daughter 810,” a proven Sablon hen credited with producing numerous winners. His pedigree combines winning race performance with established breeding strength.———– DAM: 0222 ZA 13 SNWF A blue bar Houben × Chipo hen, bred from 0161 ZA 12 SNWF and 20055 ZA 12, “Chipo’s Girl.” Her sire’s family includes the noted “Young Gun” Houben line, while her dam carries the blood of “Chipo” and “Sister Chipo.” Her pedigree brings together families credited with producing race winners and successful breeding pigeons.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!betemR4,500Winning Bid: R4,500
27th October 2026 20:06ZZ..LOT 152 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Sterkfontein/Dieplaagte (Singles)-SA-25-DPL LOFTS-537 –majorR1,000Current bid: R1,000
27th October 2026 20:06.LOT 1 CAPE BLUE – ZA 21 GPU 7043 BB HEN – Mother to wynland 24 4109 BC – Boland truck winner 🏆1st Of 2550 pigeons . Mother to wynland 24 4108 BC fed Winner . Mother to wynland 25 3193 B.B 2 time Winner 6ste fed 12 union. Grandmother to wynland 25 3189 BC won club by 18 minutes 6th fed 12th union. Mother to wynland 24 4160 BC union winner.————–SIRE: 8969 ZA 15 WRRPA – “Dinokeng I” A Kaasboer × Sablon cock and winner of Hotspot 1 at Dinokeng in 2016. Bred from 6056851 BELG 12, “Smits Kok,” a sire of multiple winners for GJT Lofts, and 24804 ZA 08, “Daughter 810,” a proven Sablon hen credited with producing numerous winners. His pedigree combines winning race performance with established breeding strength.———– DAM: 0222 ZA 13 SNWF A blue bar Houben × Chipo hen, bred from 0161 ZA 12 SNWF and 20055 ZA 12, “Chipo’s Girl.” Her sire’s family includes the noted “Young Gun” Houben line, while her dam carries the blood of “Chipo” and “Sister Chipo.” Her pedigree brings together families credited with producing race winners and successful breeding pigeons.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!featherwood-loftsR4,000Winning Bid: R4,500
27th October 2026 20:05LOT 27 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Hendrik Huyser & Abreu-ZA-25-CRU DERBY-3738 -SIRE:284 ZA 24 HHH.Alias “REDDY” Strain: KITTEL DIRK VAN DEN BULCK Color: Red Check BRED FOR STOCK FAMOUS KITTEL BLOOD LINE.————DAM:2201 ZA 24 CRU.Alias “INBRED TURBO TOM ” Strain: TWILIGHT – TURBO TOM Color: Blue Bar FULL BROTHER FULL SISTER MATING INBRED TO FAMOUS TURBO TOM TWILIGHT BRED FOR STOCK.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!huyserR3,000Current bid: R3,000
27th October 2026 20:05LOT 27 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 2-Hendrik Huyser & Abreu-ZA-25-CRU DERBY-3738 -SIRE:284 ZA 24 HHH.Alias “REDDY” Strain: KITTEL DIRK VAN DEN BULCK Color: Red Check BRED FOR STOCK FAMOUS KITTEL BLOOD LINE.————DAM:2201 ZA 24 CRU.Alias “INBRED TURBO TOM ” Strain: TWILIGHT – TURBO TOM Color: Blue Bar FULL BROTHER FULL SISTER MATING INBRED TO FAMOUS TURBO TOM TWILIGHT BRED FOR STOCK.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!lucR2,500Current bid: R3,000

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