Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, African
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific and relatively precocious. High fertility is also reported.
Other special qualities
These are rustic and very hardy animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: all colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
20.00
Other specific visible traits
males normally bearded, with a weak mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated from the coast of West and Central Africa
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
