Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Low centre of gravity contributes to the adaptation of the animal to the rugged country.
Other special qualities
The breed is very drought tolerant if trained to go without water for long periods (up to seven days during the dry season) but traditionally has short watering intervals. Least productive of the Kenyan breeds but very hardy.
Wither height males
200
Wither height females
170
Weight males
425.00
Weight females
350.00
Other specific visible traits
This dromedary breed is dark in colour. rarely pure white animals and black animals with white nose flash are found. They are hairier than other local breeds. Their feet are small, very agile and can climb lava hills to forage.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
