Rutz Family – Altheim, Germany | A Tradition of Excellence in European Marathon Racing

The Rutz family from Altheim, Germany, is a respected name in European long-distance pigeon racing. International victories, national titles and consistent prize-winning performances define a loft built on passion, patience and rigorous selection.

Twin brothers Jens and Sven Rutz continue the tradition established by their father, Karl-Heinz Rutz, developing a family of pigeons whose quality is demonstrated through repeated success in demanding races. Barcelona, Pau, Marseille, Dax and Perpignan mark the milestones of a racing record that continues to grow season after season.

Historic Achievements – The Foundations of an Outstanding Record

Over the years, the Rutz family has secured victories and leading positions in major long-distance and marathon competitions:

• 1st International Pau – 2006
• 2nd International Barcelona – 2008
• 1st National Barcelona – 2003 and 2008
• 3rd and 4th National Barcelona – 2008
• 1st National Heinz Seegmüller Cup – 2019 and 2022
• 1st National Mediterranean Cup – 2020 and 2022
• 1st National Ace Pigeon Barcelona – 2019–2021 and 2020–2022
• 1st National Ace Pigeon Marseille – 2020–2022
• 1st National International Marathon Championship – 2022
• 1st National Tarbes – 2022
• 1st Regional Narbonne – 2022

Their record also includes 10th National Ace Pigeon in international races in 2015, adding another achievement to a history of success spanning several generations of pigeons.

Barcelona – Ten Years of Proven Consistency

Barcelona holds a special place in the history of the Rutz loft. Between 2016 and 2022, the family recorded 143 international prizes from 220 entries, achieving a 65% prize rate.

Their national results over the ten years from 2017 to 2026 demonstrate the same consistency: 207 prizes from 315 entries, representing a 65.71% prize rate.

Furthermore, 31.74% of the pigeons entered finished in the top 10% of the prize list. These figures highlight both the team’s ability to win prizes consistently and the frequency of its leading positions.

2024 – A Strong Season Across the International Programme

In 2024, the quality of the loft was reflected in results throughout the international racing programme:

• Pau: 14 pigeons entered – 10 prizes
• Agen: 7 pigeons entered – 5 prizes
• Barcelona: 37 pigeons entered – 28 prizes
• Dax: 8 pigeons entered – 4 prizes
• Marseille: 16 pigeons entered – 14 prizes
• Narbonne: 32 pigeons entered – 18 prizes
• Perpignan: 19 pigeons entered – 8 prizes

Season total: 87 prizes from 133 entries, achieving a 65.4% prize rate.

2025 – National Titles and European Recognition

The 2025 season brought the Rutz family a series of prestigious achievements, highlighting both the individual quality of their pigeons and the strength of the entire racing team:

• 1st National Long-Distance Champion – international races
• 1st National Ace Cock – international races, 2 prizes
• 1st National Ace Cock Marathon – 3 prizes
• 1st National Primus inter Pares Barcelona
• 1st National Association Long-Distance Champion
• 1st National Olympic Pigeon – Category E
• 1st Long-Distance Champion – Dreiländereck Club
• 1st Ace Cock Long Distance – Dreiländereck Club
• 1st Provincial One-Day Long-Distance Champion
• 2nd National Golden Barcelona Pigeon
• 2nd National Heinz Seegmüller Memorial Cup
• 2nd National Ace Pigeon Barcelona – 2023–2025
• 2nd National Super Marathon
• 3rd European Marathon
• 3rd Interprovincial Euro South East Champion
• 4th National Ace Pigeon – international races
• 6th and 7th National Ace Pigeon Barcelona – 2023–2025
• 7th National Atlantic Cup

Two further highlights completed the season: the two fastest pigeons in Zone 1 from Dax and the two fastest pigeons in Zone 1 from Perpignan, both in 2025.

2026 – Continued Success

In 2026, the Rutz family continued to achieve leading results, adding new titles and top positions in long-distance, marathon and ace pigeon championships:

• 1st Provincial One-Day Long-Distance Champion
• 1st Provincial Ace Cock One-Day Long Distance
• 1st Ace Cock Long Distance – Dreiländereck Club
• 2nd National Engelbert Jennekens Barcelona Cup
• 3rd National Long-Distance Champion – international races
• 3rd Long-Distance Champion – Dreiländereck Club
• 4th National Super Marathon
• 4th National Ace Cock – international races
• 4th National Atlantic Cup
• 4th and 6th National Ace Pigeon Perpignan – 2024–2026
• 5th National Mediterranean Cup
• 5th National Heinz Seegmüller Memorial Cup
• 6th National Association Long-Distance Champion
• 10th National Ace Pigeon Barcelona – 2024–2026

Valuable Bloodlines, Proven in Other Lofts

The quality of Rutz pigeons is also reflected in the performances of their descendants in other lofts. Results achieved with these bloodlines include 1st International Pau, 1st National Marseille and 1st Regional Perpignan in 2022.

These achievements complement the family’s own racing record and underline the breeding value of pigeons selected through demanding competition.

Rutz Family – A Lasting Tradition, Proven Quality

Through international victories, national titles and consistent results spanning more than two decades, Jens and Sven Rutz carry forward their father’s legacy and strengthen the reputation of a loft dedicated to lasting performance.

For long-distance and marathon enthusiasts, Rutz pigeons offer the opportunity to introduce into their breeding lofts bloodlines backed by results, proven across generations and confirmed in Europe’s major competitions.

INFORMATION REGARDING PAYMENT AND PIGEON TRANSPORTATION
ATTENTION!
Pigeons will be delivered only after full payment of their purchase price has been received in one of the bank accounts listed below:

Voiajorulnet Impex S.R.L.
Company Registration / Tax ID: 44997978
Registered Office: 24 Ștefan cel Mare Street, Ineu, Arad County, Romania
RON Account: RO50BTRLRONCRT0CE8750901
EUR Account: RO94BTRLEURCRT0CE8750901
Bank: Banca Transilvania

DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION
Pigeon transportation within Romania is provided by the following carriers:

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

INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
Pigeon transportation outside Romania is provided by the following carriers:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu – 0740.057.215
2. Răzvan Luca – 0723.137.787

Transportation costs, for both domestic and international deliveries, shall be determined through direct negotiation with the carriers. Payment for transportation services shall be made directly to the respective transport service providers.

DELIVERY CONDITIONS
Pigeons will be delivered exclusively to county capital cities, except in cases where the buyer's residence is located more than 25 km from the designated meeting point. In such circumstances, the carrier will recalculate the transportation cost and arrange delivery within a 25 km radius.

The designated meeting points for handing over pigeons are:

• Supermarket parking lots;
• Gas station parking lots.

For safety reasons, meetings on roadsides, at roundabouts, intersections, or in any other locations that may endanger road users are strictly prohibited.
The carrier is required to notify the buyer one day before delivery and approximately 1.5–2 hours before arrival at the agreed meeting point.
At the buyer's request, pigeons may be delivered in a cardboard box for an additional fee of 5 RON.

DELIVERY TIMES

• Domestic transportation: 1–7 days from the date the pigeons are collected, for deliveries within Romania;
• International transportation: 1–10 days for deliveries outside Romania.

WORKING HOURS
Monday – Sunday, from 07:00 to 23:00.

CARRIER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Throughout the entire transportation period, the pigeons shall be considered the property of the carrier, who assumes direct responsibility for their safety, health, and welfare.
If a pigeon is found to be in an unsatisfactory clinical condition, showing signs of illness, severe weakness, or other health problems, the carrier is required to refuse collection from the seller and immediately inform the management of the auction platform.

Any issue, loss, or damage caused by the carrier's fault during transportation shall be borne financially, in full, by the carrier.