Country
Specie
ISO3
CZE
Language
czech
Other name
Česká selská ovce, Sumavska ovce
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under adverse climatic conditions.
Other special qualities
This breed is adapted to poor quality grazing and considered as a genetic resource.
Efabis genetic features
marker/major genes: -growth hormone GH1GH1=0.00 GH1GH2=0.42 GH2GH2=0.58; (2010)
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
sickle shape
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
medium body size, horizontal ears, roman nose
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1954
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native breed, mountain type. The programme for its regeneration was launched in the 1950s: in 1986 it was recognized as a separate breed.
Import
for breed improvement since 1960 used Kent (United Kingdom); 1970-1980, <5% from Romney Marsh (Poland)
Location within country
Sumava Region, mountainous areas of south Bohemia
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
