Country
Specie
ISO3
PRY
Language
eng.
Description
This breed was created in the 1880s, with the mixture of different breeds, including the Bershire Knot, Hampshire Old, Southdown and Willshire Horn, it was introduced to France and from there spread worldwide (Leupolz, 2000).
Transboundary name
Hampshire Down
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
They are characterized by fleeces of medium fineness (24-31 microns), good length (8-11 cm.), High yield to washing (65-70%) and good degree of resistance. Lean meat has a value nutritional
Color comments
The wool of yellow colour and is characterized by the black colour of its face
Wither height males
55
Wither height females
48
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
80.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
