Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Teeswater
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for its high prolificacy.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a longwool fleece.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown or blue face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
86
Wither height females
78
Weight males
115.00
Weight females
86.00
Other specific visible traits
long lustre wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1949
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous native to Teesdale
Year of origin
1798
Location within country
mainly northern England, Wales and border region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
