Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Canary Islands
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very well adapted to arid zones and volcanic grounds. The breed can be kept under intensive management conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is free of the most important diseases such as Brucelosis, Tuberculosis, Paratuberculosis and the Arthritic-encephalitis complex.
Special characteristic of product
The breed is known for its high milk production.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
68
Wither height females
62
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
40.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1985
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed belonging to the Canary goat group. It is a composite of prehispanic animals with African origin and European goats with influence of Nubian and Maltesa.
Location within country
Canary Islands
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
