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Country

Specie

ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, African
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
40
Wither height females
40
Weight males
22.00
Weight females
20.00
Other specific visible traits
males normally bearded, with a weak mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
along the coast
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk