Polled Dorset
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Poll Dorset
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Persian
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Blackhead Persian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Pedi
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Bapedi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to the arid and hot conditions of Sekhukhuneland.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick and heat tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its high fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: predominantly white with brown head, variety of colours occur
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
This breed is horned, polled or has scurs. The animals have a long, straight and carrot shaped fat tail.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1996
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Descendants of sheep that migrated down the length of Africa with nomadic owners. Arrived at northern borders of South Africa circa 200 AD.
Location within country
Sekhukhuneland, North-eastern Transvaal, Lebowa
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Nguni
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Nguni
Other name
Zulu, Swazi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
It is adapted to harsh environmental conditions of KwaZulu-Natal. Adapted to a hot, humid environment; the fat localized in the tail enhance the shedding of heat
Specific resistance or tolerance
It is resistant to diseases and drought, Tolerant of external and internal parasites , Tolerant of tick-borne diseases, Good walking and foraging ability
Specific reproductive characteristic
Fertile with excellent mothering abilities – ewes very protective of their young
Special characteristic of product
Meat: Meat is compact, savoury, flavourful and lean. Fat tail: External fat is mainly located in the tail. Skins: High quality skin.
Color comments
Dark brown either solid or patched with white and brown patched with white. Generally, this breed has a black, brown or reddish brown coat that is sometimes pied.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
64.9
Wither height females
61.9
Weight males
39.10
Weight females
33.40
Other specific visible traits
very small or no ears
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
African long-fat-tailed type
Location within country
Northern part of KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng (ARC-Irene)
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Critical
Merino Landsheep
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Meatmaster
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Multi-horned Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Orange Free State
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Lincoln Longwool
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Lincoln Longwool
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Letelle Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
90.00
Weight females
55.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Merino variety developed during the 1930's within the South African Merino breed
Year of origin
1930
Import
1922-38 from Rambouillet
Location within country
Orange Free State
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Karakul
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Karakul
Other name
Astrakhan, Bukhara, Karakul'Skaya, Persian Lamb, Persian Lambrakhan, Karakul'
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
Market rising after collapse.
Other special qualities
Phenotypic selection is based on pelt characteristics at birth.
Reference for special qualities
Information provided by Sonia Maciel: questionnaire for the project identification mission on AnGR, July 1994.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
58.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
fat tail, tip of tail s-shaped
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
first imported in 1916 from Namibia
Year of origin
1916
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
