Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hampshire Down
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
There is a variety within the naturally colored breed, which presents the wool with a pigmentation different from white, with variations in shades of brown, black, in others.
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed adapted the diversity climatic variations in the Brazilian tropical climate.
Reference for special qualities
Sheep Breeders Brazilian Association
Color comments
uni colour: black.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
polled animals.
Wither height males
76
Wither height females
72
Weight males
120.00
Weight females
80.00
Other specific visible traits
larga and strong head, with middle ears in horizontal position, head covered of wool (except eyes, and muzzle, and ears).
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
continually imported, origin England.
Location within country
Southern region, Mato Grosso do Sul, Distrito Federal, Bahia, Maranhão, and São Paulo states.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
