Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Merino Grazalema, Merino Grazalema
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to altitudes of more than 1 000 m asl. with high rainfalls.
Color comments
uni coloured: white <br>multi coloured: white and brown with spotted face
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped with 2 rings
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
72
Weight males
84.00
Weight females
67.00
Other specific visible traits
very similar to Merino but with dewlap and very open wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Churro and Merino branches
Import
since 1960 from Merino (Europe)
Location within country
Cadiz and Malaga in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
