Country
Specie
ISO3
RUS
Language
ru.
Other name
Don
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Data before independence refer to Former USSR.<br> It is not quite clear if the 1980 figure includes cross-breeds.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for prolificacy. 145 to 150 kids/100 females kidding are reported.
Special characteristic of product
This breed has the highest wool production of all Former USSR goat breeds.
Reference for special qualities
F65-325
Color comments
uni coloured: usually black, occasionally white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
large horns, variable in shape
Wither height males
61
Wither height females
60
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
37.00
Other specific visible traits
This breed is unusual in that the wool is longer than the guard hairs.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1934
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Basin of River Don and Lower Volga
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
