Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Poitou
Other name
Poitou
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information comments
A specific genetic feature (Casein alpha-S1) is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown with white belly
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
72.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
long hair, head similar to Toggenburg
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1952
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Year of origin
1800
Import
since 1960 from British Alpine (United Kingdom); since 1960 from Alpine and Saanen (France)
Location within country
Poitou Region, western part of France between Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
