Naine du Tournaisis

A Belgian true bantam from the Tournaisis region around the city of Tournai (Doornik) in Hainaut province, Wallonia — one of Belgium's oldest cities with roots going back to Roman times. The Naine du Tournaisis is a small, clean-legged true bantam with a single comb, rounded body, and the characteristic Belgian bantam beard and muffs. Its plumage varieties include cuckoo, black, white, and blue, and the breed has a particularly neat, refined appearance that reflects its origin in a region known for craftsmanship and art. The Tournaisis area has a distinct cultural identity within Wallonia, and the Naine du Tournaisis was developed by local poultry fanciers who wanted their own recognised breed to distinguish their fanciers' club from those in neighbouring regions. Like all Belgian true bantams, it is purely ornamental and was created for the show bench. Recognised by the EE Europastandard.