Guerzni
Country
Specie
ISO3
MAR
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Wither height males
168
Other specific visible traits
small size
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sahraoui type
Location within country
throughout the Sahara
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Turkana
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
Somali
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is susceptible to drought.
Special characteristic of product
This is the most productive breed in Kenya. It is important as draft and baggage animal.
Wither height males
200
Weight males
650.00
Weight females
575.00
Other specific visible traits
Very large body size, but large feet, slow movement, light in colour, with little hair on top of hump and shoulders.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Rendille
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Other name
Gabbra
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very tolerant to droughts and hardy.
Other special qualities
The animals are kept without water for up to 14 days during the dry season.
Color comments
uni coloured: white, light grey, fawn or red-brown
Wither height males
180
Wither height females
170
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
400.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Arvana-Kazakh Type
Country
Specie
ISO3
KAZ
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local climatic conditions (harsh continental desert climate).
Other special qualities
The animals endure a lack of water and fodder supply.
Wither height males
180
Wither height females
174
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
520.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed has been established by crossing hybrid Kurt camels with sires of the Arvana Turkmen breed.
Location within country
southern Kazakhstan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
