A breed of fancy pigeon developed by selective breeding, it has descended from the rock dove as with other types of domesticated pigeons; it is thought to have first been brought into Europe from Tunis, Africa, where the type originated and were first imported into England in the late 19th century.
The development of this fancy pigeon breed involved careful breeding and has a history tied to the rock dove, like other domesticated pigeons. It is believed to have originated in Africa, specifically Tunisia, before being introduced to Europe and eventually England in the late 19th century.