Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
Very square chunky appearance, long body and massive horns on both rams and ewes. Desired for their superior carcass composition and fast growth rates. Often mated to cross-bred ewes for the production of prime lambs.
Transboundary name
Dorset Down
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific reproductive characteristic
Fast maturing and robust breed.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from England, United Kingdom. Southdown X Berkshire, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Year of origin
1938
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
