Country
Specie
ISO3
BOL
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Criollo
Other name
Chusco
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to local high altitudes with very cold nights and an extended dry season.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to endoparasite infestation.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for low prolificacy, but good fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, white <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
32.80
Weight females
26.10
Other specific visible traits
small-sized animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Spanish Churro and probably also Spanish Merino
Year of origin
1548
Location within country
Highlands (Altiplano)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
