Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
EN
Other name
German Blue Vienna
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Because of the mandolin shape of the breed called for in the ARBA Standard of Perfection, Blue Vienna, Blue Beveren, Blue Imperial and Blue Flemish Giant are likely the founding genetics for the American.
Additional information comments
The Livestock Conservancy provided text and photos.
Color comments
Slate blue or white (true albino), brown/gray with the slate blues, ruby eyes with the whites
Weight males
4.65
Weight females
4.95
Other specific visible traits
mandolin body shape with a moderate arch, narrow head with large ears that should not flop over, the blue variety is the deepest blue color of any of the recognized breeds in America, the white variety is a true albino, fur 3/4 inch in length
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Year of origin
1918
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
