Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Other name
Lithuanian Blackfaced, Lithuanian Blackheaded, Litovskaya chernogolovaya
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The largest flock of these sheep is kept at the Seduva state sheep breeding enterprise where pedigree and production recording has been carried out since 1964. In 2003, This breed covers 56,93% of the total sheep population.
Efabis cultural role comment
national breed, which meet the requirements of Lithuanians
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
67
Wither height females
64
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
shortwoolled, blackfaced
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1934
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of imported sheep x local Northern Short-Tailed
Year of origin
1923
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
