The Van Winckel family had a fantastic 2025 season, winning no fewer than 23 first prizes—without doubles. They also achieved international success under the name Noah Loft. They possess a unique collection of pigeons and are home to some of the best pigeons in the world. Among them are "Burj Khalifa", winner and icon of the Dubai OLR, and direct descendants of "Best Kittel II", one of the best breeders in modern pigeon racing. The family also owns direct descendants of some of the best racing pigeons from the famous Flanders Collection, such as direct descendants of "Blizzard King Kittel" and "Phantom Blizzard," as well as pigeons from renowned breeders Dirk Van den Bulck and Pierre Beyl. Other important breeders within the family include direct descendants of "Junior," "White Man," "Best Kittel," "Gargenton," "Blue Best Kittel," "Ernest," and "Grizzly Adams." These exceptional bloodlines form the strong foundation for breeding top-notch pigeons. Pitts is proud to offer its first selection for auction!
Van Winckel Family Loft
Remie BKII 172
Is grandson of “Best Kittel” line x line “Goed Grijs”
Father NL24-8208119 – Eijerkamp
Full sister won among others:
• 2° Maaseik 3484d
• 3° Prov Dizy Le Gros 7155d
• 3° Roye 2202d
Mother BE23-4203462 – V
Father “Best Kittel II” won 1° Nat As Sprint KBDB ‘20
Offspring won among others:
• 1° Grand Average VFWCPR ‘23
• 2° Nat As KBDB Sprint ‘22
• 3° Nat As KBDB Sprint ‘23
• 4° Olympiade UK Sprint ‘24
Arthur Lagoon I
Father BE24-6168516 – Van Winckel Family Loft
Father is eldest son of “King Arthur”; 1° Nat As ’23 SD YB
Grandfather won among others:
• 1° Nat As SD YB KBDB
• 1/1409 – 2/1680 – 2/1309 – 2/1050
Grandfather is “Best Kittel II”; 1° Nat As Sprint KBDB ‘20
Mother BE24-6084949
Is granddaughter of “Blue Lagoon”, super racer and breeder;
• 1° Montlucon 2545d
• 1° Prov Blois 762d
Father “Lagoon Junior” is father of “Argentonneke”, won among others:
• 10° Chat. 10444d
• 57° Montlucon 16982d
• 124° Chat. 5868d
• …
Mother won among others:
• 12° Bourges 580d
• 498° Nat Bourges 24221d
• 11° Argenton 336d
• …
Arthur Lagoon II
Father BE24-6168516 – Van Winckel Family Loft
Father is eldest son of “King Arthur”; 1° Nat As ’23 SD YB
Grandfather won among others:
• 1° Nat As SD YB KBDB
• 1/1409 – 2/1680 – 2/1309 – 2/1050
Grandfather is “Best Kittel II”; 1° Nat As Sprint KBDB ‘20
Mother BE24-6084949
Is granddaughter of “Blue Lagoon”, super racer and breeder;
• 1° Montlucon 2545d
• 1° Prov Blois 762d
Father “Lagoon Junior” is father of “Argentonneke”, won among others:
• 10° Chat. 10444d
• 57° Montlucon 16982d
• 124° Chat. 5868d
• …
Mother won among others:
• 12° Bourges 580d
• 498° Nat Bourges 24221d
• 11° Argenton 336d
• …
Grizzel Junior I
Father 24-82465
Comes from the “Best Kittel” family
Father is a super breeder and grandfather of RPRA Award Winners for Dave Staddon
Mother is full sister of “BK Grizzle”; 2° Nat As
Mother is direct daughter of “Best Kittel II”; 1° Nat As Sprint KBDB ‘20
Mother 24-82458
Is double granddaughter of super “Best Kittel II”, won among others:
• 1° Nat As KBDB Sprint
• 1° Ecouen 759d
• 1° Ecouen 423d
• 2° Pont 768d
• 2° Pont 516d
• 3° Pont 942d
• 6° Pont 627d
“Best Kittel II” is father of “Grizzle BK”; 2° Nat As KBDB Sprint
Bart’s Arthur I
Father BE24-6084683
Father is direct son of “Olympic Gladiator”, won among others:
• 1° Olympic Pigeon Cat C ‘22
• 4° Nat As KBDB LD old ‘21
• 4° Best YL (3 LD races)
Mother is mother of “Strong White”, won among others:
• 17° Prov Bergerac 355d
• 30° Prov Limoges 652d
Mother BE24-6168526
Father is eldest son of “King Arthur”; 1° Nat As ’23 SD YB
Grandfather won among others:
• 1° Nat As SD YB KBDB
• 1/1409 – 2/1680 – 2/1309 – 2/1050
Grandfather is “Best Kittel II”; 1° Nat As Sprint KBDB ‘20
De Meeuw I
Father BE21-6180120 – Geert Krauss
Super breeder with 2 x 1° prize
Is father of among others:
101/25, won among others:
• 1° Noyon 91d
• 21° Noyon 4190d
• 7° Noyon 261d
613/25, won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 537d
• 4° Quievrain 209d
Is grandson of “Young Leo’s 93”
Mother BE23-6169414 – Family Van Winckel Loft
Won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 147d
• 2° Quievrain 110d
• 5° Quievrain 155d
Is mother of among others:
101/25, won among others:
• 1° Noyon 91d
• 21° Noyon 4190d
• 7° Noyon 261d
613/25, won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 537d
• 4° Quievrain 209d
De Meeuw II
Father BE21-6180120 – Geert Krauss
Super breeder with 2 x 1° prize
Is father of among others:
101/25, won among others:
• 1° Noyon 91d
• 21° Noyon 4190d
• 7° Noyon 261d
613/25, won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 537d
• 4° Quievrain 209d
Is grandson of “Young Leo’s 93”
Mother BE23-6169414 – Family Van Winckel Loft
Won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 147d
• 2° Quievrain 110d
• 5° Quievrain 155d
Is mother of among others:
101/25, won among others:
• 1° Noyon 91d
• 21° Noyon 4190d
• 7° Noyon 261d
613/25, won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 537d
• 4° Quievrain 209d
Grizzel Junior II
Father 24-82465
Comes from the “Best Kittel” family
Father is a super breeder and grandfather of RPRA Award Winners for Dave Staddon
Mother is full sister of “BK Grizzle”; 2° Nat As
Mother is direct daughter of “Best Kittel II”; 1° Nat As Sprint KBDB ‘20
Mother 24-82458
Is double granddaughter of super “Best Kittel II”, won among others:
• 1° Nat As KBDB Sprint
• 1° Ecouen 759d
• 1° Ecouen 423d
• 2° Pont 768d
• 2° Pont 516d
• 3° Pont 942d
• 6° Pont 627d
“Best Kittel II” is father of “Grizzle BK”; 2° Nat As KBDB Sprint
Elkeman Fierens I
Father 19-52525-19-061
Comes from the lines “Bolt”, “De Jan” & “Olympic Sperwer”
Is half-brother of among others:
• 076-15-14; 1/458 – 2/580 – 3/456 – 4/355
• 076-15-38; 2/529 – 2/276 – 8/1678
Is father of among others:
• 414-23; 1/147 – 1/155 – 2/110
• 171/25; 3/91 – 37/4190 – 6/95 – 15/326 – 7/272
• 247/25; 3/953 – 3/417
Mother BE22-6096310
Is full sister of 304/21, winner of 5 x 1° prize, and 257/22, winner of 4 x 1° prize
Is super breeder of 414/23, winner of 2 x 1° prize, and 240/23 + 326/24, top performers in Dubai OLR
Is full sister of among others:
• 304/21; 1/659 – 1/468 – 1/299 – 1/241 – 2/485 – 2/187 – 2/158
• 257/22; 1/263 – 1/181 – 1/170 – 1/158 – 2/254
Is mother of 414/23; 1/147 – 1/155 – 2/110
Meeuw 527
Father BE21-6180120 – Geert Krauss
Super breeder with 2 x 1° prize
Is father of among others:
101/25, won among others:
• 1° Noyon 91d
• 21° Noyon 4190d
• 7° Noyon 261d
613/25, won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 537d
• 4° Quievrain 209d
Is grandson of “Young Leo’s 93”
Mother BE23-6169414 – Family Van Winckel Loft
Won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 147d
• 2° Quievrain 110d
• 5° Quievrain 155d
Is mother of among others:
101/25, won among others:
• 1° Noyon 91d
• 21° Noyon 4190d
• 7° Noyon 261d
613/25, won among others:
• 1° Quievrain 537d
• 4° Quievrain 209d