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Short, well-grounded answers to the most common questions about the London Fancy and canary breeding.
What is the London Fancy?
The London Fancy is a type canary defined by a unique mutation: a light body with dark wings and tail. Here is what defines it.
OpenLondon Fancy vs Lizard: what is the difference?
The London Fancy is not a Lizard. They share an origin but are genetically distinct breeds — the difference is Progressive Greying, not spangling.
OpenWhat is Progressive Greying?
Progressive Greying is the heritable mutation that defines the London Fancy: the progressive loss of body melanin after the juvenile moult.
OpenHow to pair London Fancy: the crosses that work
The rule is never Classic × Classic. The gold standard is London Fancy × Melanic. Here is why, based on the breed's genetics.
OpenThe breeds of the aviary: London Fancy, Spanish, Harlequin and Crest
An overview of the four breeds bred at Aviário Renato Carvalho: London Fancy, Spanish, Portuguese Harlequin and Crest / Crestbred.
OpenThe London Fancy Manifesto
The science of the breed and the truth about the Lizard.
OpenPairing calculator
Predict the outcome of London Fancy pairings, grounded in genetics.
OpenAsk the expert
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OpenCourses
Courses and in-depth content for serious breeders.
OpenPairs of the season
The pairings behind next season's birds. Only the confirmed pairs are shown.
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