Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Roux de Pays, Valais Red, Roux du Valais, Valais Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to live under mountain conditions and cold climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for aseasonal breeding.
Other special qualities
The animals endure periods with poor food.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
adapted to mountain regions
Color comments
uni coloured: brown, some with white markings on head and tail-tip
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped, stick out sideways
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
62.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-lop ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1988
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Wallis and western Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
