The Belgian Canary has its roots in the 17th century when breeders in Belgium began selectively breeding wild canaries for their melodious songs. The goal was to enhance the natural singing abilities of these birds, leading to the creation of the first Belgian Canary breeds. from the book ' Canaries and cage-birds : the food, care, breeding, diseases and treatment of all house birds ' by Holden, George Henry, 1848-1914 Publication date 1888 self published in New York, Boston, Providence by G. H. Holden

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