The Brugse Vechter, French: Combattant de Bruges, is an endangered Belgian breed of gamecock. It dates from the early nineteenth century, and was bred specifically for cock-fighting. It named for its area of origin, that of the city of Bruges (Brugge), in West Flanders in the north-east of Belgium. It is one of three Belgian breeds of fighting-cock, the others being the Luikse Vechter and the Tiense Vechter. It is a hardy breed, but the birds are often aggressive; those reared for exhibition may show less aggression.
The Combattant de Bruges originates from the city of Bruges in West Flanders, Belgium. Historically, these gamecocks were kept in environments conducive to their role in cock-fighting. They are now primarily found in exhibition settings, though they retain their hardiness and adaptability to various conditions.
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The Combattant de Bruges is an ancient breed originally bred for cock-fighting, a practice now outlawed in many areas. Despite its historic use, the breed is known for its hardiness and adaptability. It is often retained for exhibition purposes today, and individuals adapted for this are less aggressive.
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Blue-red (blue golden-salmon) colouring