The Rutz Family – The Benchmark of Excellence in European Marathon Racing

Today, the name Rutz Family is synonymous with absolute performance in European marathon pigeon racing. Their impeccable reputation, built on consistent results at national, international, and European level, places them firmly among the world’s elite breeders. The loft in Altheim reflects a total commitment to the highest standards, while their passion for pigeons is evident in every detail of their work.

Exemplary continuity

Twins Jens and Sven Rutz have successfully taken over the baton from their father, Karl-Heinz Rutz, continuing the tradition of top-level performance. Under their leadership, the family has achieved results that exceed the aspirations of many breeders and are regarded by specialists as some of Germany’s most formidable competitors. Professionalism, rigor, and unconditional passion for pigeons have cemented the Rutz Family’s status within the elite of European pigeon sport.

The Golden Season – 2022

The Rutz Family dominated the German scene, winning the German National Marathon Championship, with victories in all seven international stages and an outstanding record:

• 1st National As Hen

• Heinz Seegmüller Cup

• Mediterranean Cup

• Top three positions in AS Barcelona, three consecutive years

A sacrifice that brought glory

In 2021, despite being favorites for the national title, the family chose to pause competition in order to dedicate time to their family. This decision, combined with the implementation of modern technological solutions (automated control and feeding systems), laid the foundation for their spectacular comeback in 2022, when they once again became National Champions.

Barcelona – the cornerstone of Rutz success

• 1st, 3rd and 4th National Barcelona – 2008

• 2nd International Barcelona – 2008

• Top three positions in AS Barcelona in 2020, 2021, and 2022

Between 2016–2022, out of 220 pigeons entered, 143 achieved international classifications, an exceptional 65% success rate.

National Championships (2018–2022)

• 1st National International Marathon – 2022

• 1st National Mediterranean Cup – 2020, 2022

• 1st National ACE Barcelona – 2019–2021, 2020–2022

• 1st National ACE Marseille – 2020–2022

• 1st National Heinz-Seegmüller Cup – 2019, 2022

• Numerous other podium finishes in prestigious competitions

Stage victories

• 1st International Pau – 2006

• 1st National Barcelona – 2003, 2008

• 1st Regional Bordeaux – 2005

• 1st Regional Narbonne – 2022

• 1st National Tarbes – 2022

The influence of Rutz pigeons in other lofts

Rutz genetics prove their value everywhere:

• 1st International Pau 2022 – Ernst & Sons (Winterbach)

• 1st National Marseille 2022 – SG Weis-Huber-Lauer

• 1st Regional Perpignan 2022 – Martin-Spang (Völklingen)

Results 2024 – consistency at the highest level

• National Pau: 14/10 prizes

• National Agen: 7/5 prizes

• National Barcelona: 37/28 prizes

• National Dax: 8/4 prizes

• National Marseille: 16/14 prizes

• National Narbonne: 32/18 prizes

• National Perpignan: 19/8 prizes

Total 2024: 133 pigeons entered – 87 classified (65.4%)

Season 2025 – absolute consecration

• National Champion Long Distance (International Races)

• 1st National ACE Cock (international races)

• 1st National Primus inter Pares Barcelona

• Olympic Pigeon – Category E

• 3rd European Marathon Champion

• Numerous top rankings at Barcelona, Pau, Dax, Perpignan, and in national cups

The Rutz Family remains a supreme benchmark of modern pigeon sport. Through passion, innovation, and relentless work, they have built a record that inspires an entire generation of breeders. Their exceptional results and the standards they uphold unequivocally confirm their status as undisputed leaders of the European marathon.

Attention!

The sex of the chicks is not 100% guaranteed!

Pigeons will only be delivered after full payment has been made to the bank account specified below:

Voiajorulnet Impex SRL
CUI: 44997978, Ineu
Str. Ștefan cel Mare, no. 24, Arad County

Account in RON: RO50BTRLRONCRT0CE8750901
Account in EUR: RO94BTRLEURCRT0CE8750901
Bank: Banca Transilvania

Domestic transportation within Romania is provided by the following carriers:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu – (+4)0740.057.215
2. Ialcin Tuleș - (+4)0722.451.669
3. Nini Enăchescu - (+4)0720.668.332
4. Adrian Manole - (+4)0765.200.629
5. Răzvan Luca - (+4)0723.137.787
6. Domenic Bedeleanu - (+4)0751.501.894

International transportation is provided by:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu - (+4)0740.057.215
2. Răzvan Luca - (+4)0723.137.787

Transportation costs (both domestic and international) will be paid directly to the carriers.

The transportation rates are as follows

• International transport: 250 RON (50 EUR) per pigeon, for deliveries outside Romania.
• External transport: 125 RON (25 EUR) per pigeon for deliveries from Europe to Romania.
• Home delivery: 250 RON (50 EUR) per pigeon.
• Domestic transport within Romania: 75 RON (15 EUR) per pigeon.

Pigeons will be delivered only to county residences, except in cases where the buyer's residence is more than 25 km away from the designated meeting point. In such cases, the courier will recalculate the cost and arrange delivery within the 25 km radius.

Meeting points:

• Supermarket parking lot
• Gas station parking lot

Meetings on the roadside, at roundabouts, intersections, etc., are excluded.

The courier is required to notify the buyer one day before delivery and again 1.5 to 2 hours before arriving at the meeting point. Upon request and for an additional cost of 5 RON, pigeons can be delivered in a cardboard box.

Delivery times:

• 1-7 days from the date of collection for deliveries within Romania.
• 1-10 days for international deliveries.

Working hours:
Monday - Sunday, from 07:00 to 23:00.

During transportation, the pigeons are considered the property of the courier, who is directly responsible for their well-being. If a pigeon does not meet clinical standards (is unhealthy or weak), the courier is obligated to refuse collection from the seller and immediately inform the auction site's management. Any issues caused by the courier will be financially compensated by them.