Country
Specie
ISO3
GEO
Language
eng.
Other name
Megruli Tsiteli, Kvaratskhelias Jishi(local), Krasnii Mengrelskii, Megruli Red
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Data before independence refer to Former USSR.<br>
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed exploits water-logged meadows in winter and poor alpine pastures in summer. Its adaptation to the hot climate is remarkable.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Resistance to some diseases has been reported.
Other special qualities
The breed is able to withstand long distance travel.
Color comments
uni coloured: grey, red of various shades
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height females
112
Weight males
430.00
Weight females
270.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
subvariety of Lesser Caucasus, variety of Caucasus
Location within country
western Georgia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
