Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hampshire Down
Other name
Hampshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for top quality meat with pure-and cross-bred carcasses as well as good quality wool.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with dark brown face and ears
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
107.00
Weight females
79.00
Other specific visible traits
wool covered forehead, well developed hind quarter
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1890
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native origin: composite of indigenous Wiltshire Horn, Berkshire Knot and South Down
Year of origin
1850
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
