Country
Specie
ISO3
SWE
Language
swed.
Other name
Rya sheep
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adaptable to all kinds of environments
Specific reproductive characteristic
High fertility
Special characteristic of product
Long and wavy wool
Other special qualities
The breed is developed with the aim of producing long, wavy and shiny so called rya wool.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1960
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Rya has its origin from the Swedish and Norwegian indigenous breeds.
Import
since 1960, 10%
Location within country
central and northern Sweden
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
