Country
Specie
ISO3
NOR
Language
nor.
Other name
Steigar Sheep
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black nostrils and hooves
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
77.00
Other specific visible traits
The fleece is nearly free from medullary fibres and kemps.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1925
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of a local landrace and North Country Cheviot (United Kingdom)
Import
since 1960, 5-10% from Texel (Denmark), Finnish Landrase (Finland), East Friesian Milk Sheep (Sweden)
Location within country
northern Norway
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
