Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Transboundary name
Chios
Other name
Chiotiko
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted to the local environment but requires good management and feeding.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Long breeding season from June to February. In spring, about 50% of ewes are cycling. Practically, it can breed any time of the year.
Special characteristic of product
Milk is used for the traditional halloumi cheese, for kefalotyri cheese and for yogurt.
Color comments
uni coloued: white with black spots on head, belly and legs.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
65.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-fat tail cone shaped
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Greece, locally adapted breed
Year of origin
1950
Location within country
Widely used.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
