Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Polypay
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very well adapted to the temperate climate region.
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
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
125.00
Weight females
85.00
Other specific visible traits
strong, and medium head, straight in profile, with middle ears in forward facing, and horizontal position, face free of wool, except for the nape and forelock, long and cylindrical body.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
recently imported, origin USA, from crosses between Finnsheep, Rambouillet, Targhee, Dorset breeds.
Year of origin
2000
Location within country
Rio Grande do Sul state.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
