Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Askanian
Other name
Аск анийска тънко рунна порода
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information comments
The breed is split into three major types.
Efabis main colour
fleece - White; face - White; legs - White
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
115.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
The sheep of Askanian Merino breed are large. They have one, rarely two skin folds on the neck. The animals are compact, with a strong bone system and construction.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Crossing of Merino and American Rambouillet breeds
Year of origin
1935
Location within country
Kabiyuk State Stud Farm
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable