Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
port.
Transboundary name
Polwarth
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 is very well adapted to the temperate climate region.
Special characteristic of product
Wool of great quality and industrial value.
Reference for special qualities
Sheep Breeders Brazilian Association
Color comments
uni colour: white.
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
75.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
medium and elongated head, straight in profile, with middle ears in horizontal position, head covered of wool (except eyes, and muzzle).
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
continually imported, origin Australian.
Year of origin
1934
Location within country
Rio Grande do Sul state.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
