Kotlenska ovtsa
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
Named after the town of Kotel
Other name
sheep, Котленска овца
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis main colour
The fleece in most of the sheep is semi-open and pigmented from grey-brown to black.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
31.50
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Autochthonous
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Koprivshtenska ovtsa
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
Named after the town of Koprivshtitsa
Other name
Koprivshtitsa Sheep, Копривщенска овца
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni colour: white or dark-brown
Efabis main colour
fleece White, up to 40% dark-brown; face White or dark-brown, but animals with white or with spotted faces are also found; legs White or dark-brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Commonly the male and female animals are hornless. Individuals of poorly developed horns are rarely found
Wither height males
64
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
48.50
Other specific visible traits
The head of the sheep is comparatively small, of a straight profile line and fleeced to the eye-line. The ears are normally set. Ewes have an elongated body, a deep and comparatively narrow chest. The bone system is compact.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Autochthonous
Location within country
These sheep are bred in the highland areas of Sredna Gora and at the foothill of the Balkan range, chiefly in the municipalities of Koprivshtitsa, Panagyurishte and Pirdop.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Karakachanska ovtsa
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
Named after Karakachan nomadic shepherds
Other name
Karakachan sheep, Каракачанска овца
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are energetic and agile and show good endurance. They can endure long-distance marches.
Efabis main colour
White, black, gray, fawn, brown, red . Evenly dark-coloured in pigmented sheep. Evenly dark-coloured in pigmented sheep.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The sheep are hornless, but the rams are horned. Single female individuals may also be horned.
Weight males
43.00
Weight females
33.00
Other specific visible traits
The animals are small, of a compact body construction, a vivid temperament, energetic and mobile.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1970
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Traditional selection
Location within country
Higher mountainous regions
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Dabenska ovtsa
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
bulg.
Description
Named after Duben village.
Other name
Duben sheep, Дъбенска овца
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis main colour
fleece - Most of the sheep are white in colour (64.3%), but red and ligth-beige are also found;face - White, black, light-beige;legs - White and dark
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Males are mainly hornless. The horned individuals have short horns. All females are hornless.
Wither height females
65
Weight males
84.00
Weight females
53.00
Other specific visible traits
Animals are medium in size, with short legs and a compact body. The head is wedge-shaped, of a straight profile line, fleeced to the eye line. The ears are medium in size and correctly set.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2008
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Autochthonous
Location within country
Karlovo and Kazanlak areas
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Awassi
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Transboundary name
Awassi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Assaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Transboundary name
Assaf
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Askanian Fine-Wool (Merino) Sheep
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Askanian
Other name
Аск анийска тънко рунна порода
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information comments
The breed is split into three major types.
Efabis main colour
fleece - White; face - White; legs - White
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
115.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
The sheep of Askanian Merino breed are large. They have one, rarely two skin folds on the neck. The animals are compact, with a strong bone system and construction.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Crossing of Merino and American Rambouillet breeds
Year of origin
1935
Location within country
Kabiyuk State Stud Farm
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
White New -Zealand
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
New Zealand White
Other name
Бял новозенландски заек
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
White
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
5.00
Other specific visible traits
Strong constitution; the body is medium in length, compact, proportional; albino. The neck is short and muscled. The breasts are broad and deep. Broad and meat-covered back; well-developed hind part of the body, powerful hind legs; wide paws.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Selection of albino of the Red New-Zealand breed, cross-bred with Flemish rabbit
Year of origin
1910
Import
In Bulgaria through importation in 1970
Location within country
Throughout the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Veselina
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
eng.
Other name
Веселина
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis main colour
Hairs are white at the base and red-haired and reddish at the tip
Efabis skin colour
muzzle-dark brown, legs reddish to snow-white at the inner side, tail-light
Weight males
7.00
Weight females
6.50
Other specific visible traits
Massive head, red-brownish coloration of the ears, dark-brown muzzle. The breasts, belly and the inner sides of the legs are light to snow-white. The downy fibers are white, while the barb fibers are bi-zonally coloured.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Purposeful breeding
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Yambol and Sliven Regions
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Flemish Giant
Country
Specie
ISO3
BGR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Flemish Giant
Other name
Белгийски великан
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis main colour
rabbit-gray, dark gray, iron-gray
Efabis skin colour
muzzle Dark, legs Dark to white at the inner side, tail Dark to light at the lower part of the tail
Weight males
12.00
Weight females
8.00
Other specific visible traits
The largest breed in the world. The body is heavy, long, broad and muscled. The head is large, broad and robust. The ears are large, upright and wide. The breasts are broad and deep; a dewlap; the bucks have a bone excrescence on the lower mandible.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Purposeful breeding of rabbits of the Flemish breed and local white rabbits
Year of origin
6
Import
In Bulgaria through importation since the end of 19th and the beginning of 20th centuries
Location within country
Throughout the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
