Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very well adapted to semi-extensive production, arid zones and for grazing in mountainous areas.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is free of the most important diseases such as Brucelosis, Tuberculosis, Paratuberculosis and the Arthritic-encephalitis complex.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed shows good maternal behaviour and reproductive conditions.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours but predominantly black and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
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 influenced by Pyrenean goats
Location within country
Tenerife
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
