Sivas Kumru Güvercin
The Sivas Kumru Güvercin or Sivas Dove Pigeon is a rather petite pigeon originated from Turkey. It belongs to the voice pigeons family and is mostly kept in the Sivas region of the country. One of its main characteristics is the unique and distinctive high-pitched sound it makes. It is one of the smallest breeds of pigeons in the world today, with adults weighing less than 250 grams (7 ounces). There are many other breeds of pigeons with its own unique singing style. To name a few there are the English Trumpeter, the Arabian Trumpeter, Bokhara Trumpeter, Dresden Trumpeter, Altenburger Trumpeter, Franconian Trumpeter and so on. Each of these breeds have its own unique singing style with a common 'trumpeting' ability that varies in pitch degrees. Over the years of perfecting these breeds for Show purpose, color variations and looks, some of these pigeons within the voice pigeon breeds has lost this unique ability. The quality of their voice or singing style is considered to be the most important features of this breed followed closely by their size. They need to be as small as possible, hence the name kumru (dove). High pitched fine sound are considered more valuable ones.
| Life Span | 6-15 years |
| Weight | 0.2-0.5 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Sivas Kumru Güvercin
Finding a responsible Sivas Kumru Güvercin breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells pigeons commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Sivas Kumru Güvercin. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Sivas Kumru Güvercins appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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