Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
Mednochervena shumenska ovtsa means Copper-red sheep from the Shumen region
Other name
Медночервена шуменска овца, Copper-red shumen sheep
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are well adapted to local living conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: fawn, copper red, black
Efabis main colour
- fleece: Red-brown, copper, fawn, black; - face: Black; - legs: Black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Ewes are hornless, but rams have well-developed horns.
Weight males
55.00
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
The head is medium in size, wool-covered to the forehead. The face, ears and legs are covered by shining short hairs. The body is compact, with a deep and broad chest.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1970
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Autochthonous
Location within country
Northeastern Bulgaria
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
