Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Devon Closewool
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Other special qualities
Hardy breed with high grazing efficiency.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
hardy, grazing efficiency
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
86.00
Weight females
58.00
Other specific visible traits
dense fleece
Herdbook established
1923
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed, probably derived from local types with some admixture of Longwool
Location within country
South-west England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered