Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Fouta Djallon, Futa Jallon, Guinean, Kirdi, Kirdimi, Lakka, Nigerian Dwarf, Pagan, Southern, West African Dwarf, West African Maned, Cameroons Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, pied, tan with black belly and tricoloured also common, usually black pied or white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
50
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
males have a throat ruff and mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
country-wide with highest concentrations in the Volta and Upper West Regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
