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Country

Specie

ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Other name
Arles Merino, Mérinos de la Crau, Métis
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (mountains).
Other special qualities
The animals are able to walk long distances.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
60
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1946
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
composite of local Merino and Early Merino
Year of origin
1790
Import
since 1925 up to 1990 from Merino Precoce (France); since 1975 up to 1990 from Est a Laine Merino (France); since 1984 from Boorola
Location within country
Provence
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk