Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: the merino population consisted of 12.45 % of the total sheep population. During the last years the merino population increased with 3 % annually.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to harsh field conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
68
Wither height females
61
Weight males
71.00
Weight females
55.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continuously imported; different types of Merions were imported from Ex USSR and other eastern countries
Year of origin
1955
Location within country
coastal area
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
