Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Named after Sfakia in Crete Island
Other name
Sfakiano
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2001: source of data: Ministry of Agriculture. The breed contributes to the crossbred population of Crete, with a decreasing trend from west to east.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to extreme xyrothermic conditions.
Special characteristic of product
The breed is used for the production of various types of cheese: Graviera of Crete, Pichtogalo Chanion, Xynomyzithra Kritis, Kefalotiri, Mizithra, Anthotiros. Graviera of Crete, Pichtogalo Chanion, Xynomyzithra Kritis, Kefalotiri, Mizithra, Anthotiros.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain areas without good grazing areas
Color comments
white with dark spots around the eyes and on feet.
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The males have spiral shaped horns, while the females are usually polled.
Other specific visible traits
thin tail, roman nose
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1999
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed with Zackel origin, supposed to be influenced by Italian breeds.
Location within country
Apokoronos and Sfakia, Prefecture of Chania, Island of Crete GR43, GR434
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
