Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Derbyshire Gritstone
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, CLL.
Additional information comments
A specific genetic feature (useful polling factor) is reported for this breed.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A lambing percentage of 150% is reported for the females.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a lean meat and also lamb meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: blue with black spots on face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
79
Wither height females
68
Weight males
92.00
Weight females
69.00
Herdbook established
1907
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Dale-O'-Goyt Sheep
Location within country
northern Derbyshire, southern Lancashire, southern Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
