Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Français
Transboundary name
Tunisian Barbary
Other name
Constantinois, Moutons de l'Oued Souf, Tunisien, Barbary, Mouton à queue grasse
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
This breed is related to the Tunisian Barbarine but is distinguished by a fat half-tail, less prominent than that of the Tunisian Barbarine
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under desert conditions (extreme heat) and feeds on dune grass. His big hooves make him an excellent walker in the dunes of Souf (El Oued) in particular. They are considered irreplaceable in their environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
These sheep fatten quickly and can tolerate salty water.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has very good prolificacy qualities.
Other special qualities
These animals are suitable for a transhumant or nomadic lifestyle.
Color comments
The body of the barbarine is white except the head and legs which may be brown or black.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are developed in the male, absent in the female.
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
64
Weight males
45.00
Weight females
37.00
Other specific visible traits
It is an animal of good conformation the tail is fat, hence the name of the fat-tailed sheep. This reserve of fat makes the animal particularly hardy in times of scarcity in sandy areas.
Herdbook
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Description of origin
This breed is thought to be of Asian origin.
Location within country
Its area of extension covers the east of the country, from Souf to the Constantine trays to the Tunisian border.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
