Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
afrik.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Numbers are declining because of stock theft
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for it high fertility.
Special characteristic of product
The wool that is harvested from these animals is suitable for carpet production.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
fat tail
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Developed by the Bezuidenhout family (south-west Free State) from Ronderib Afrikaner and wooled Persian crosses to produce a hardy dual purpose (mutton and coarse wool) type. Wooled Persian was derived from Blackhead Persian-Merino crosses.
Year of origin
1917
Location within country
Free State
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
