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.LOT 2 ANDRE PANDY -ZA 22 FB 3206 CHECK PIED – Blending sprint genetics of the Best Kittel family with the best genetics middle to long distance birds of the Cape has provided immediate results over the middle to greater middle distance and include WCPTA truck winners and multiple other positions WCPTA and FBHU. 3206 is one such bird with blended winning genetics.———-SIRE:Joop Knoop “Wegge Janssen” ZA 299999 ‘20 This is a direct son off the famous Joop Knoop bird – Danny Boy. He was never raced and was put to stock after being weaned. In his first year of breeding, he bred 3 of the best flying hens in the ZAEP stud: o 0606 (put to stock) – 9th car averages FBHU o 0532 – 2nd Ace bird KHPU – 28 members – 400 birds). 21st best bird SANPO (6 races) o 0531 – 5th Ace bird KNK (122 members – 2200 birds) 4th Ace bird KHPU.————DAM:ZA NRHU 0056 ’20 Granddaughter Best Kittel The Best Kittel family need no introduction – they are the pre – eminent sprint birds in many lofts worldwide. ZAEP invested in five grandchildren Best Kittel, and they had an immediate impact in the loft including Ace Pigeon PPL (2022/3) and multiple Federated Board of Homing Union top 100 results eventually finishing 6th overall sprint FBHU in 2022, and second overall KNK – 122 members – 2500 birds..SEE PEDIGREE!!

.LOT 2 ANDRE PANDY -ZA 22 FB 3206 CHECK PIED – Blending sprint genetics of the Best Kittel family with the best genetics middle to long distance birds of the Cape has provided immediate results over the middle to greater middle distance and include WCPTA truck winners and multiple other positions WCPTA and FBHU. 3206 is one such bird with blended winning genetics.———-SIRE:Joop Knoop “Wegge Janssen” ZA 299999 ‘20 This is a direct son off the famous Joop Knoop bird – Danny Boy. He was never raced and was put to stock after being weaned. In his first year of breeding, he bred 3 of the best flying hens in the ZAEP stud: o 0606 (put to stock) – 9th car averages FBHU o 0532 – 2nd Ace bird KHPU – 28 members – 400 birds). 21st best bird SANPO (6 races) o 0531 – 5th Ace bird KNK (122 members – 2200 birds) 4th Ace bird KHPU.————DAM:ZA NRHU 0056 ’20 Granddaughter Best Kittel The Best Kittel family need no introduction – they are the pre – eminent sprint birds in many lofts worldwide. ZAEP invested in five grandchildren Best Kittel, and they had an immediate impact in the loft including Ace Pigeon PPL (2022/3) and multiple Federated Board of Homing Union top 100 results eventually finishing 6th overall sprint FBHU in 2022, and second overall KNK – 122 members – 2500 birds..SEE PEDIGREE!!

Winning Bid: R4,500

Item condition: New

Category: ACTIVE AUCTION - ANDRE PANDY - FROM 15 FEBRUARY TO SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2024 (ENDS FROM 13:00)
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Highest bidder was: Gallas

Date Bid User Auto
18th February 2024 13:04R4,500Gallas
18th February 2024 13:04R4,000Dogster
18th February 2024 13:02R3,500Gallas
18th February 2024 13:01R3,000Dogster Auto
18th February 2024 13:01R3,000Gallas
15th February 2024 17:18R2,500Dogster
15th February 2024 15:13R2,000Pegeon power
15th February 2024 14:39R1,500Dogster
15th February 2024 14:16R1,000Pegeon power
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  • .LOT 1 ANDRE PANDY – ZA 20 FBHU 1493 RED —–This cock is the grandson of the world-famous Best Kittel – one of the best sprint pigeons in Belgium. Not only has Best Kittel proven his flying ability over the shorter distances, but when crossed with middle to long distance birds – they proved to be phenomenal – ushering in a new middle distance sprint bird!.—————SIRE:BE 4130298 ‘19 This is a direct son of Best Kittel when crossed with Daughter Shakira – Shakira is related to Best Kittel and was raced 5 times and scored 5 times..——————-DAM:BE 6108971 ’19 – Bred by top pigeon fancier Stefaan Lambrechts. This bird has many top bloodlines in her genetics including Ad Schaerlaekens and Dirk van Den Bulck birds..SEE PEDIGREE!!!

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  • .LOT 3 ANDRE PANDY -ZA 20 NRHU 0056 CHECK ——–0056’s genetics consist of the of the Best Kittels blended with the best of the late Andre Carelsen. A young hen which will produce top class birds.————-SIRE:BE 4130204 ’19 – Inbred Son BK In modern pigeon racing the absolute number 1 family for speed racing is the Best Kittel-dynasty. This family of birds is synonymous with winning and dominating of sprint races. Crossing them with the right middle to long distance winning genetics provides an immediate lift in any loft up to 6ookm.————-DAM:FB 13700 ’16 “Andre Carelsen” Hen After the passing of the late Andre Carelsen – this birds details were not located. Current owner of this hen is JJM Lofts (Johnny Forbes – Durbanville)..SEE PEDIGREE!!!

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7th December 2025 14:32.LOT 3 DANIE SCHOLTZ / JACO FAUL -ZA 23 GPU 3058 -Bred from our best SABLON x TOM LOCK Genetics. Sire, BROTHER MISS NAVIGATOR, full brother to MISS NAVIGATOR, Bakkie winner for JJJ vd Linde & DJ Scholtz, Dinokeng OLR 2021. Dam, BALL OF GOLD, superbreeder for J Faul & DJ Scholtz. Sister to ZA 10830 ’16 MONIQUE, SANPO GOLD LONG DISTANCE 2018. BALL OF GOLD dam to ZA GPU 11958 ’20 BEST LONG DISTANCE GPU, 2nd Best Long Distance bird GPU 2021, and Best Long Distance bird GPU 2022. SEE PEDIGREE!!!!pigeonpeteR4,500Winning Bid: R7,000
7th December 2025 14:32.LOT 3 DANIE SCHOLTZ / JACO FAUL -ZA 23 GPU 3058 -Bred from our best SABLON x TOM LOCK Genetics. Sire, BROTHER MISS NAVIGATOR, full brother to MISS NAVIGATOR, Bakkie winner for JJJ vd Linde & DJ Scholtz, Dinokeng OLR 2021. Dam, BALL OF GOLD, superbreeder for J Faul & DJ Scholtz. Sister to ZA 10830 ’16 MONIQUE, SANPO GOLD LONG DISTANCE 2018. BALL OF GOLD dam to ZA GPU 11958 ’20 BEST LONG DISTANCE GPU, 2nd Best Long Distance bird GPU 2021, and Best Long Distance bird GPU 2022. SEE PEDIGREE!!!!koosvnR5,000Winning Bid: R7,000
7th December 2025 14:30.LOT 3 DANIE SCHOLTZ / JACO FAUL -ZA 23 GPU 3058 -Bred from our best SABLON x TOM LOCK Genetics. Sire, BROTHER MISS NAVIGATOR, full brother to MISS NAVIGATOR, Bakkie winner for JJJ vd Linde & DJ Scholtz, Dinokeng OLR 2021. Dam, BALL OF GOLD, superbreeder for J Faul & DJ Scholtz. Sister to ZA 10830 ’16 MONIQUE, SANPO GOLD LONG DISTANCE 2018. BALL OF GOLD dam to ZA GPU 11958 ’20 BEST LONG DISTANCE GPU, 2nd Best Long Distance bird GPU 2021, and Best Long Distance bird GPU 2022. SEE PEDIGREE!!!!bakkiesR3,500Winning Bid: R7,000
7th December 2025 14:30.LOT 3 DANIE SCHOLTZ / JACO FAUL -ZA 23 GPU 3058 -Bred from our best SABLON x TOM LOCK Genetics. Sire, BROTHER MISS NAVIGATOR, full brother to MISS NAVIGATOR, Bakkie winner for JJJ vd Linde & DJ Scholtz, Dinokeng OLR 2021. Dam, BALL OF GOLD, superbreeder for J Faul & DJ Scholtz. Sister to ZA 10830 ’16 MONIQUE, SANPO GOLD LONG DISTANCE 2018. BALL OF GOLD dam to ZA GPU 11958 ’20 BEST LONG DISTANCE GPU, 2nd Best Long Distance bird GPU 2021, and Best Long Distance bird GPU 2022. SEE PEDIGREE!!!!koosvnR4,000Winning Bid: R7,000
7th December 2025 14:22.LOT 6 INTERNATIONAL AUCTION -QATAR-25-2136 ——–SAME BRED AS SIRE TO SAIPR WINNER 2025 WINNING R500 000.00———–UMM BIRKA IS ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENT RACERS AT AFRIKAPRO 3 X TOP 5 BLACK JACKET THE LAST 3 YEARS—–Full sibling to : 9th Race8 480Km 1964p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2025——-———SIRE:ZA J&B-22-430 C JOELEX Du Preez & Deetlefs Chec 32. Race12 480Km 1034p. 43. Race8 300Km 1367p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2023. DAM WERE DINOKENG FINAL RACE WINNER.———–DAM:QTR 22-820 H AFRIKA 820 Umm Birka Loft Chec 9. Race7 240Km 1424p. 30. Race9 330Km 986p. 94. Race5 330Km 2437p. 69. Race6 201Km 1454p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2023. SIRE WERE 1e 280KM 633P AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2022.DAM WERE 15. final winner & 5. ace over 10 official races in the Afrika Pro Series 2022.SEE PEDIGREE!!!spearloftsR5,500Winning Bid: R5,500
7th December 2025 14:20.LOT 5 DANIE SCHOLTZ / JACO FAUL – 9081 ZA 24 GPU -SIRE:7964 ZA 22 HPT . Alias “CATCH-22” Strain: Danie Scholtz Color: Blue Bar ZA HPT 7964 ’22 “CATCH-22” Sire is ROCKY, bred from BOYTJIE X JBM’s GIRL. Dam is DREAM, bred from JIMMY’s BOY x HETTIE’s GOLD. All my best Sablon Genetics, captured in one single mating.————-DAM: 10160 ZA 16 .Strain: R100 000 X Witoog Hen Color: Blue Bar White Flt A very pretty little hen. Super bred pigeon from Tom Lock’s best..SEE PEDIGREE!!!koosvnR1,500Winning Bid: R1,500
7th December 2025 14:16.LOT 6 INTERNATIONAL AUCTION -QATAR-25-2136 ——–SAME BRED AS SIRE TO SAIPR WINNER 2025 WINNING R500 000.00———–UMM BIRKA IS ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENT RACERS AT AFRIKAPRO 3 X TOP 5 BLACK JACKET THE LAST 3 YEARS—–Full sibling to : 9th Race8 480Km 1964p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2025——-———SIRE:ZA J&B-22-430 C JOELEX Du Preez & Deetlefs Chec 32. Race12 480Km 1034p. 43. Race8 300Km 1367p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2023. DAM WERE DINOKENG FINAL RACE WINNER.———–DAM:QTR 22-820 H AFRIKA 820 Umm Birka Loft Chec 9. Race7 240Km 1424p. 30. Race9 330Km 986p. 94. Race5 330Km 2437p. 69. Race6 201Km 1454p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2023. SIRE WERE 1e 280KM 633P AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2022.DAM WERE 15. final winner & 5. ace over 10 official races in the Afrika Pro Series 2022.SEE PEDIGREE!!!7764-jbR5,000Winning Bid: R5,500
7th December 2025 14:16.LOT 6 INTERNATIONAL AUCTION -QATAR-25-2136 ——–SAME BRED AS SIRE TO SAIPR WINNER 2025 WINNING R500 000.00———–UMM BIRKA IS ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENT RACERS AT AFRIKAPRO 3 X TOP 5 BLACK JACKET THE LAST 3 YEARS—–Full sibling to : 9th Race8 480Km 1964p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2025——-———SIRE:ZA J&B-22-430 C JOELEX Du Preez & Deetlefs Chec 32. Race12 480Km 1034p. 43. Race8 300Km 1367p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2023. DAM WERE DINOKENG FINAL RACE WINNER.———–DAM:QTR 22-820 H AFRIKA 820 Umm Birka Loft Chec 9. Race7 240Km 1424p. 30. Race9 330Km 986p. 94. Race5 330Km 2437p. 69. Race6 201Km 1454p. AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2023. SIRE WERE 1e 280KM 633P AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series 2022.DAM WERE 15. final winner & 5. ace over 10 official races in the Afrika Pro Series 2022.SEE PEDIGREE!!!spearloftsR4,500Winning Bid: R5,500

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