Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Frutigen, Jura, Swiss Black-Brown Mountain, Schwarzbraunes Bergschaf
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for its litter size and a long breeding season.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
70
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
head and legs free of wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1900
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Swiss Black Brown mountain sheep is issued of the local strains Jura, Solothurn, Simmentaler, Saanen, Frutiger and Roux de Bagnes after the reclassification in 1938 on. From that date on, the different local strain names were no longer used.
Import
none
Location within country
Berne, Jura
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
