Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
Lambing average within a flock is 100 percent.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of American-bred Rambouillet Merino rams x fine-wool Saxon strain of Merino. The major objective in developing the Fonthill Merino was to increase the genetic potential of an easy care type sheep to produce wool, meat and lambs.
Year of origin
1950
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
