These strains are currently the most dominant in international derbies (like the World Slasher Cup) because they are fast, aggressive, and highly adaptable.
| Strain | Winning Reputation | Why they win |
| Sweater | The Modern Champion | They are "overwhelmers." They possess extreme speed and high-breaking ability, often ending a fight in the first few seconds with a flurry of attacks. |
| Kelso | The Smartest Fighter | Known for "intelligence." They don't just rush in; they wait, sidestep, and counter-punch. They are famous for winning "come-from-behind" fights. |
| Hatch | The Power Finisher | These are the "heavy hitters." If a fight goes to the ground or lasts a long time (a "drag fight"), the Hatch’s raw power and refusal to quit usually secure the win. |
2. The "Specialists" (Strategic Winning)
These are often used in "crosses" to fix a weakness in a bloodline. For example, a breeder might cross a Sweater with a Roundhead to make the bird smarter.
Roundhead: High winning ability in Stag (young bird) fights. They are incredibly agile and have superb "cutting" (accuracy with the blade).
Grey: Highly respected for accuracy. They are often more "surgical" than Sweaters, making every hit count. They are very reliable "base" birds for a winning team.
Lemon: (Popular in the Philippines) Known for timing. They have a "deadly" sense of when to strike while the opponent is in mid-air.
3. The "Endurance" Winners (Long Fights)
In some regions, fights are longer. These breeds are prized for their ability to take a hit and keep going.
Asil (Aseel): While not as fast as American birds, they are the most "game." They win by outlasting the opponent. In a 10-minute fight, an Asil's endurance is unmatched.
Peruvian: These win through sheer size and impact. They are significantly larger and can deliver a "single-shot" knockout blow that smaller American birds simply cannot survive.
4. The "Winning Formula" (The Cross)
In the modern era, Pure breeds rarely win the big trophies. The most successful "winning ability" comes from Crosses:
Sweater x Kelso: (Speed + Intelligence) — This is currently considered one of the most successful combinations in the world.
Hatch x Kelso: (Power + Intelligence) — A classic "all-rounder" that can win early or win a long, messy fight.
Sweater x Roundhead: (Speed + Agility) — Excellent for "high-breaking" fights where the first bird to get off the ground wins.
Note on Winning: A bird’s winning ability is 50% genetics and 50% Conditioning. Even the best Sweater will lose if its "keep" (training, nutrition, and rest) isn't perfect.
Would you like to know which specific crosses are currently trending in the 2024–2025 derby season?
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