American Show Racing Homer
The American Show Racing Homer is a show pigeon based on racing-homer type, bred to present the strength, head character, and body balance of a homer in the exhibition pen. It differs from active racing stock because selection emphasizes appearance and handling over race results. The name can overlap in conversation with American Show Racer, so breeder usage should be clarified.
Keepers should manage Show Racing Homers with clean lofts, good ventilation, and enough space to maintain muscle and feather condition. Breeders should select for the standard's head, eye, body, wing, and station while preserving fertility and sound parenting. If racing ability is important to a buyer, they should seek performance-bred homers instead. Show-bred lines can still be vigorous, but they are judged by type rather than race clock results.
Colors: Almond, Ash Red, Bar, Barless, Black, Blue, Brown, Checker, Dilute, Dun, Grizzle, Indigo, Mottle, Opal, Pied, Recessive Red, Red, Silver, Splash, Spread, White, Yellow
