Żelaźnieńska
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Zelazna Sheep, Żelaźnieńska
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The variety is well adapted to the poor soil conditions (rye-potatoe soil).
Specific resistance or tolerance
average
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
95.00
Weight females
65.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1956
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
This variety of Polish Lowland sheep originates from local Lowicz ewes crossed with Leicester and Polish Merino rams.
Year of origin
1954
Location within country
the central Poland (the Skierniewice region)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Łowicka
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Lowicz, Łowicka
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Polish Lowland group; origin (1924-39) from Romney x local (white Swiniarka with Merino blood); partially origin of Zelazna
Location within country
Lódz
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Uhruska
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Transboundary name
Uhruska
Other name
Uhrusk sheep
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is well suited for environmental conditions characteristic for middle-east region of Poland.
Other special qualities
good effects when crossed with meat type breed rams
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
65.00
Other specific visible traits
head and limbs are well covered with wool.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1963
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Uhruska sheep is a variety of Polish Lowland Sheep. It was developed by crossing Merino ewes with Leine and Romney Marsh rams. It is maintained in the middle-east region of Poland (Lubelskie voivodeship).
Year of origin
1957
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Texel
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Texel
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
95.00
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Suffolk
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Suffolk
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: white coloured, black head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
130.00
Weight females
85.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
continually imported from United Kingdom, France
Year of origin
1977
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Romanowska
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Transboundary name
Romanov
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
95.00
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Pomorska
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Pomorska
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptation to seaside climate.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces meat of very good quality and taste.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for hardiness and low feeding requirements.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with black ears, muzzle and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
67
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
70.00
Other specific visible traits
no wool on head and legs
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed primitive population of the Kaszuby and Koszalin region, upgraded by East Friesian, German Whiteheaded Mutton, Berrichon du Cher and Texel
Location within country
northern part of Poland, Regions of Gdansk, Elblyg and Koszalin
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Polska owca pogórza
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
57.00
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Polska owca nizinna
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Polish Lowland, Polish Lowland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
Lack of uniformity and varieties of different genetic make-up are reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
102.50
Weight females
67.50
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
This breed has been developed on the basis of Polish indigenous breeds crossed with Polish Merino, English Longwool (Romney March, Lincoln), Texel and Leine. There are several varieties of Polish Lowland sheep like Wielkopolska, Bialystok or Lublin.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Polska owca długowełnista
Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Polish Longwool
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be highly resistant to diseases, especially foot rot caused by Bacteroides (Fusiformis) nodosus.
Special characteristic of product
Good meat quality especially in the Pomorska variety is reported.
Other special qualities
This hardy breed shows a good food conversion ratio of farm-produced fodder.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
usually polled
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
67.00
Other specific visible traits
head and legs often uncovered
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
developed on the basis of Polish local breeds, upgraded by different longwool breeds, without Polish Merino blood the most numerous varieties: Kamieniecka sheep and Pomorka sheep
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
