Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Pyrenean Brown, Bruna de los Pirineos, Parda Leonesa, Parda Pirenaica
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1998: census conducted; 9 000-10 000 heads were considered purebred, and another 10 000 heads were considered to have a high phenotypical resemblance with the breed;
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its rusticity and good adaptation to highlands.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed shows good maternal abilities.
Color comments
multi coloured: brown with shades around eyes, muzzle <br>comment: pinkish mucous membranes and black muzzle
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
white low-lyred horns with black points
Wither height males
138
Wither height females
131
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
550.00
Other specific visible traits
eumetric animals with harmonic proportions and longilineous tendencies Has a meat body format.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1989
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Bos taurus turdetanus
Location within country
Catalonian part of north-western Pyrenees (the zones of Pallars Sobirà, Pallars Jussà, and Alta Ribagorça with highest census, and also the zones of Cerdanya, Ripollès, Berguedà and Osona)
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
