Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Canaria Hair Breed, Pelibuey
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is well adapted to arid conditions and is highly rustic.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is free from Brucellosis and very scarce incidence of mamitis.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Only a low percentage of animals of this breed experience problems at birth.
Color comments
uni coloured: dark red or bleached red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Convex or subconvex profile with meat format constitution
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2001
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Hair sheep re-introduced to the Canary islands.
Location within country
Canary Islands
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
