Traits in the Peruvian that will complement those of the American
Hybridization results in better gamefowl
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5th of a series: Traits in the Peruvian that will complement those of the American
Another reason in believing Peruvian may help improve our bloodlines is that Peruvian possesses extra qualities in some traits that are vital in our kind of fighting.
We know that when it comes to our form of fighting, the Peruvian has some flaws. But we likewise know that real Peruvians also possess qualities that can make the American game deadlier. Yes, there are numerous imperfections in the Peruvian that we have to watch out for. There are also assets in the Peruvian that we have to watch for.
The Peruvian Navajero is designed for fighting under different set of rules from ours. The breeders in Peru neglected some traits that are unnecessary to their kind of fighting, but very important to ours. Nonetheless, I believe that the Peruvian can yet improve the American game just like what the Aseel did. More than a few modern American bloodlines carry some Aseel blood in them. Some serious breeders are breeding the Peruvian because they think the Peruvian can still improve the great American game. It is just a matter of finding the right blend.
These breeders reckon there are some traits of the Peruvian that if put together with those of the American, might produce some super blends. For example, the way the Peruvian cuts. Good Peruvians throw their feet far up front and with multiple strokes and less recoil in between strokes. Good Peruvians always try to keep their body at safe distance. “Pata adelante, cuerpo atras,” according to legendary Peruvian breeder Rafael Bazan.
Then, good Peruvians are high leapers. Yes leapers not flyers. Although, I also frequently see Peruvians that fly, flapping their wings too much and stay in the air too long. This is common among pseudo Peruvians. Good Peruvians are leapers not flyers.
These two traits, developed in Peru to negate disadvantage in size, are also vital in our type of fighting. These traits are more pronounced in the Peruvian than in Filipino bloodlines. In the Philippines the concentration is more on fighting styles such defensive maneuvers. In the haste to avoid the opponents counter kicks, many bloodlines in the Philippines cut in flicking and jabbing manner, thus inflicting less damage to the opponent. In Peru fights are often one-dimensional. Roosters just go for each other in the air. The higher one breaks and the longer his kicks reach, the better. The faster he kills or disables tie opponent the best.
Another thing with the Peruvian is its physical structure. Like the asil it is sturdy, tall and muscular. Because of this they are relatively strong, even taking into consideration their size and bulk. Ordinarily because of preference in fighting stye, Filipinos are breeding toward smaller and lighter gamefowl. Smaller and lighter fowl are apt to be quicker and agile. So Filipinos tend to utilize small individuals for brood cocks. As consequence, bloodlines keep on turning up smaller and smaller individuals. An occasional shots of bulk might be necessary.
The Peruvian has excellent cutting and breaking tendency. It has sturdy and strong structure. If you add these attributes to the agility and speed, and determination, endurance and gameness of the American, then you will have a super breed. These traits could be complementary and even supplementary with one another. (To understand complementary and supplementary traits further see lessons at Advanced Breeding Academy. If not yet a student you may enrol. PM RBS Premium on FB for details.)
Breeding is all about keeping the good traits and discarding the bad ones. So try to keep the cutting, leaping ability and the physique of the Peruvian and, at the same time, correct its weaknesses.
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