Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Spanish Merino
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
There are two varieties of this breed - a white variety and a black variety. The black variety has a very limited number of animals.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (extreme temperatures and marginal conditions).
Special characteristic of product
Pedroches cheeses are produced with the milk of these animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: white or black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped horns with triangular section
Wither height males
82
Wither height females
70
Weight males
102.50
Weight females
73.00
Other specific visible traits
Females with horns must have a high morphological qualification.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
crossbreeding Primitive Graunch and Ovis aries vignei: This breed is historically important.
Import
since 1960, 25% from Merino Precoz (France), Suffolk (United Kingdom)
Location within country
Extremadura (50%), Andalusia (20%), Castilla León (12%), Castilla La Mancha (Alcudia Valley) (10%)
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
