The breed was developed in England from the Persian Wattle Pigeon referred to by Moore in 1735. The largest of the flying pigeon breeds, the Old English Carrier was originally used for sending messages. Today, it is strictly a show pigeon, having been supplanted by the Racing Homer years ago. The homing ability of the Carrier has long ago ceased development.
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