Hausyak
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
D
Other name
Yak
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
No problems to live in hard mountain territory.
Efabis main colour
Black, white, black-white, white-silver, others
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Species
Location within country
all over Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Weißes Alpenschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Blanc de Montagnes, Improved Whiteheaded Mountain, Swiss White Mountain, Veredeltes weissköpfiges, Weisses Bergschaf, Weisses Gebirgsschaf, Swiss White Alpine, Weißes Alpenschaf
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
79
Wither height females
71
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
80.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1900
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The white alpine sheep is issued of the local strains Luzein, Tavetscher, Wildhaus, Appenzell, Schwyz and Brienz. Since then, the names of these strains are no longer used as breed names
Import
since 1970, <5% from Ile-de-France (France), German Merino and German Mutton Merino (Germany)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Walliser Schwarznasenschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Valais Blacknose
Other name
Valais Blacknose
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
These animals are suited to live at high alpine pastures.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
high alpine pastures
Color comments
uni coloured: white, black nose, ears and feet
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
twisted
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
80.00
Herdbook established
1950
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Import
none
Location within country
Upper Valais
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Walliser Landschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Roux de Pays, Valais Red, Roux du Valais, Valais Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to live under mountain conditions and cold climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for aseasonal breeding.
Other special qualities
The animals endure periods with poor food.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
adapted to mountain regions
Color comments
uni coloured: brown, some with white markings on head and tail-tip
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped, stick out sideways
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
62.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-lop ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1988
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Wallis and western Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Spiegelschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Mirror Sheep, Mouton Mirroir, Spiegel, Spiegel
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This modest breed is adapted to the local environment (hilly country-side).
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
modest, in hilly country
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black marks around eyes and black ear tips
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
68
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
head and belly without wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1988
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in the Canton of Grison central Switzerland: composite of different landraces (Landschläge)
Import
2-3%
Location within country
found all over the German speaking part of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Skudde
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Skudde
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very resistant to harsh climate and well adapted to wetland.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
wetland
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
very small rolled
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
52
Weight males
45.00
Weight females
30.00
Other specific visible traits
very small V-shaped tail, small legs
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1992
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local breeds in Balticum and East Russia, in 1990 Skudde was imported from Germany
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Schwarzbraunes Bergschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Frutigen, Jura, Swiss Black-Brown Mountain, Schwarzbraunes Bergschaf
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for its litter size and a long breeding season.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
70
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
head and legs free of wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1900
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Swiss Black Brown mountain sheep is issued of the local strains Jura, Solothurn, Simmentaler, Saanen, Frutiger and Roux de Bagnes after the reclassification in 1938 on. From that date on, the different local strain names were no longer used.
Import
none
Location within country
Berne, Jura
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Ostfriesisches Milchschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Other name
Ostfriesisches Milchschaf
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Weight males
120.00
Weight females
85.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Engadiner Schaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Besch da Pader, Engadine Red, Fuchsfarbenes Engadinerschaf, Paterschaf, Red Engadine Sheep
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
the breed is very fertile, robust and long-living
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its tolerance to hot and cold climate.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to show rarely foot rot caused by Bacteroides (Fusiformis nodosus)
Specific reproductive characteristic
In average a mothersheep gives birth to 2,5 to 3 lambs a year as a result of the aseasonability of the breed; easy lambing.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a high meat quality with low-fat
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
the breed is very well adapted to mountain regions (robust, hard claws)
Color comments
uni coloured: red-brown or black
Efabis main colour
red-brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
68
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
63.00
Other specific visible traits
lop ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1985
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local subpopulations of a breed (Landschläge), Steinschaf and Bergamaskerschaf
Import
since 1960, 20% from Braunes Bergschaf (Austria)
Location within country
found in the German and Italian speaking parts of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Charollais Suisse
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Charollais
Other name
Charollais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
67
Weight males
120.00
Weight females
80.00
Other specific visible traits
head without wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1990
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Swiss White Alpine and Charollais (imported from France)
Year of origin
0
Import
since 1960, > 20% from Charollais (France)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
