Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Shetland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
This hardy breed is adapted to marginal land.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
hardy
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white or red and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
132
Wither height females
120
Weight males
663.00
Weight females
470.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1921
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon, indigenous breed, local breed
Location within country
Widespread breed in U.K.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
