Taiwan Game Project
The content of this website and linked pages is for educational purposes only
12-06-2008 new links, email address, new photo pages and UK standard added
Introduction
The so called "Taiwan" is an
Asian gamefowl breed known for its size, weight and power.
In the pit this bird has a reputation when it comes to endurance,
toughness and a persistent
fighting style. The first birds appeared in Europe in 1983 when a
Belgian breeder named
Johnny van Impe imported some of these impressive fowl. Belgian
cockfighters quickly
adopted this bird to cross it with other gamefowl breeds to
improve fighting capabilities.
On the other hand breeds were crossed into the Taiwan to make
them more agile and faster.
All this extensive crossing also meant that the population of
pure Taiwans rapidly decreased.
The last two decades have also resulted in a large number of
crossed Taiwan birds. There is
a great variety in size, weight and physical features. Shortly, a
number of dedicated European
Taiwan breeders started to ring the alarm bell. It seems that
ranks close up and that there is
a sincere interest in reviving this impressive feathered warrior
from Taiwan. Regarding the
creation of the Taiwan Game the following, the Japanese occupied
the isle of Taiwan from 1895
to 1945 during this period the Japanese forced Japanese culture
upon the people of Taiwan.
Poultry sources also mention that the Japanese also imported a
number of poultry breeds into
Taiwan. All of them layer breeds. No remarks about the
importation of Shamo or other Japanese
gamefowl breeds. But it is more then logical that for example the
Japanese military and
high positioned administrators imported their beloved gamefowl
from their homeland. Secundary
it is plausible to believe that Japanese farmers (send over in
greater numbers) took their
own poultry breeds with them. Maybe also the Malay-like "Ainoku"
breed mentioned by Finsterbusch
in his publication from 1928 titled "Cockfighting all over
the World".Another possible influence
is the link with mainland China. The Chinese established the
first contacts in 300 AC.Extensive
trade with China flourished onwards the year 1683 when Taiwan was
ruled by the Ching dynasty.
But all these historical and cultural facts alone wont lead us to
final conclusions.
Taiwan Game
"Southern Star" an 18 times winner from Taiwan in the 1960's
Some advised reading
Isle of Taiwan
Historical, cultural and geographical information about Taiwan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan
Taiwan Game - Standard (UK)
Here you can find the current British
standard for the Taiwan Game breed.
It is accepted by the Poultry Club of Great Britain. The UK is
one of the few
countries were the Taiwan Game has been standarized for
exhibition purposes.
This standard is also a good tool for further development of the
breed.
British Standard for Taiwan Game
Taiwan Gamefowl links
A variety of links containing info on the Taiwan gamefowl
Mmyoyomm - a breeder from Taiwan (photos & links)
Shamo-Prefecture (Taiwan pages)
Longtail Fowl (Marc King's Taiwan & Shamo page)
Kampfhuhner Online (Taiwan info ENG page)
Kampfhuhner Online (Taiwan photo page)
Shamo-Dolfo (Taiwan photo page)
Taiwan Game Photos
An international collection of Taiwan Game pictures
Taiwan Photo Galleries
Various Ganoi Com member galleries displaying Taiwan Game
Taiwan Meeting Point
Discussions and info from Taiwan project members
Asian Gamefowl Society - Taiwan survey
The AGS has asked its European members
in 2002 to fill in a survey form
regarding "What they think are the typical physical features
of the breed we call
Taiwanese Game". These results however may not be seen as
100% rockhard evidence.
Discussions and constructive input is therfor very welcome from
all Taiwan Game breeders
in and outside Europe (please use one of the forums mentioned on
this page).
SURVEY RESULTS
Comb pea or walnutcomb (Malay-type)
Head longer as Shamo
Beak longer as Shamo
Weight 6 Kg+ (13.2 Lbs)
Shoulders not protuberant like the Shamo, more round like the
Asil
Tail more horizontal (not drooping down)
ankle joint very thick developed, the spur is attached to this
strong and thick ankle bone
Toes the outer toe is curved
Size over 85 Cm (33.4 Inches)
Fighting style powerful, strong and persistent
Taiwan Animal Institutes
Addresses of Taiwanese institutes
involved in research on domestic
Taiwanese poultry breeds.Breeders interested in establishing
contacts
should have patience and endurance receiving any answers.
However it is worth a try.
Department of Animal Breeding
Taiwan Livestock Research Institute
112 Farm Road
Hsinhua, Tainan 71210 Taiwan
Republic of China
Tel: 886-6-5911211
Fax: 886-6-5911210
Taiwan Livestock Research Institute
Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan
112 Farm Road Hsinhua, Tainan 71246 Taiwan
Email: angrin@mail.angrin.tlri.gov.tw
Genetic Resources Information of Native
Livestock and Poultry Breeds in Taiwan
Department of Animal Science
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
National Chung-Hsing University
250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-4-22870613, Fax: +886-4-22860265
email swroan@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
Visiting Taiwan ?
Some useful tourism links. Remark : good
preparations and if posssible
establishing contacts in advance are essential for a succesful
trip.
Travel tip : take a small photo album with pictures or the sport
with you.
One picture sometimes says more then thousand words.
Flights from Continental Europe
Taiwan Project Contact
Any questions, remarks, etcetera mail the Taiwan Project Contact
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