Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to its local environment (high rainfall grassland regions).
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be less susceptible to fly-strike because of their smooth body in comparison to sheep with skin folds.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
60.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1906
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Spanish, Saxony, Rambouillet, American and (mainly) Australian Merinos
Year of origin
1789
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
