Jos Thoné is known as a true all-round pigeon fancier performing consistently at the highest level on all distances. He continues to adapt his methods to the evolving sport of pigeon racing. He has successfully introduced various innovative methods and ideas, that have later been adopted by many fanciers (e.g. in-loft construction and interior installation, blackout with supplementary lighting, full-widowhood and having one pigeon winning exceptionally in five National races in the same season, etc.). Jos is just as motivated and passionate about pigeon racing as in his early days and is now passing his love for pigeons on to his sons, Maxim (1994) and Xavier (1989).