Country
Specie
ISO3
BTN
Language
Dzongkha
Other name
wengba, lango for bull
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In the western Bhutan the breed is called Bajo while in eastern Bhutan it is called Goleng. The Goleng / Bajo look alike and are historically from the same origin. Real breed studies are lacking and they are not specified in the census data.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
96.5
Wither height females
94.4
Other specific visible traits
humpless and very small and compact animal. Average body length is 114 (m) and 115.3 (f).Average heart girth is 132 (m) and 132.8 (f).
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
The origin of goleng is from the place of domestication along the silk road to Tibet and Mongolia.They came in ancient times over the highiest himalayan ridges to the southern slopes of Bhutan but remained at high altitude areas of Bhutan.
Location within country
particularly found at high altitude in the dzongkhags of Thimphu,Wangdue , Gasa and Bumthang.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
