Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Wiltshire Horn
Other name
Wiltshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed Survival Trust.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a shortwool fleece.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
large and curved
Wither height males
83
Wither height females
75
Weight males
118.00
Weight females
72.00
Other specific visible traits
has a little or no wool, so shearing in not required
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1924
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native white faced/horned breeds of the West of England
Year of origin
1500
Location within country
England Midlands, South-west and Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
