Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Dorper
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Other special qualities
Sheds the wool in spring.
Efabis environmental role
Browses bushes.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Only small butts are tolerated.
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
Middle-framed meat sheep with deep rump, good rounded rib and very well muscled. Uni-coloured white with black head and neck. Ears carried horizontally or lightly drooping. No or only butt horns. Strong legs. Hair and wool are light, short and fluffy.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1999
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
In the 1950ies bred in South Africa from the breeds Dorset Horn and Persian Black.
Year of origin
1999
Import
Since 1999 to 100% imported from Germany.
Location within country
All over the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
