Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The breed is not suitable to extensiv environments. A high milk performance is only possible when the fodder has a good quality.
Efabis cultural role comment
the district of Saanen has given the name to the breed
Specific resistance or tolerance
These are healthy animals.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
80
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1890
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Originated from Saanenland and Simmental
Import
Since 1960 from France < 5 %
Location within country
In all regions of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
