Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
The name means long - haired goat from the region of Kalofer
Other name
Kalofer long-haired goat, Калоферска /Дългокосместа/ коза
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis main colour
Uni- or bi-coloured, variegated. The pigmented parts are black or black-gray. Individuals of brown pigmentation are very rare.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
The animals of both sexes are usually horned. The horns of the females are sabre-shaped, curved backwards. They have a slightly visible fore-edge. The horns of the males are big, curved backward and aside in open spirals.
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
66
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
The body is harmonious, elongated in shape; the chest is deep and the bone system is very strong and muscular. The profile line of the head is straight. The ears are comparatively long and semi-floppy.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2009
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Autochthonous
Location within country
Kalofer region and the settlements in Karlovo region are the initial place of origin and distribution of the breed. In the last decade the basic part of the population is bred in South-Western Bulgaria.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
