Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
Named after Karakachan nomadic shepherds
Other name
Karakachan sheep, Каракачанска овца
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are energetic and agile and show good endurance. They can endure long-distance marches.
Efabis main colour
White, black, gray, fawn, brown, red . Evenly dark-coloured in pigmented sheep. Evenly dark-coloured in pigmented sheep.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The sheep are hornless, but the rams are horned. Single female individuals may also be horned.
Weight males
43.00
Weight females
33.00
Other specific visible traits
The animals are small, of a compact body construction, a vivid temperament, energetic and mobile.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1970
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Traditional selection
Location within country
Higher mountainous regions
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
