Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
eng.
Other name
Northeast(ern) Chinese Merino, North-East Merino Sheep
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptability to cold and dry climatic conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
General reproduction qualities are reported for this breed.
Special characteristic of product
The animals are producing a top quality fleece and mutton.
Reference for special qualities
Zhang Yan-Ling; The selection and exploitation of Northeast Merino., Zhongguo Yangyang Journal, 1985, No.2
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped horns
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
68
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1967
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Rambouillet, Corriedale (male) and Mongolian (female)
Year of origin
1967
Location within country
plains and hills of Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
