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Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Scots Dumpy
Other name
Bakies, Creepers, Crawlers
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to Marek's disease.
Other special qualities
These very hardy animals are considered as a light breed. Furthermore, they were always known as a docile breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.30
Weight females
2.30
Other specific visible traits
dwarfism, part of the population is red-golden-brown in colour.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed was described as early as 1678 and raised on farm yards in Scotland.
Year of origin
1678
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown