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Einsiedler

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
light
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
composite of Holstein and Anglo-Norman
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

CH-Warmblut

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Swiss Warmblood, Demi-Sang CH
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: various colours
Wither height males
168
Wither height females
162
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
500.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1950
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Swiss Landrace mares were improved with warmblood and thorough bred stallions from surrounding countries and this became the Swiss Warmblood breed. since 1900 there are no more Erlenbach horses.
Import
since 1950 from Halfbred (France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered

Burgdorfer

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
heavy
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin from Ardennes x Jura; regional variety and heavier strain of the original Freiberger
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Diepholzer

Country

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Diepholzer
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Weight males
7.00
Weight females
6.00
Herdbook established
1995
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Germany
Location within country
German speaking part of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered

Walliser Schwarzhalsziege

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Valais Blackneck
Other name
Valais Blackneck
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
The breed is grazing in the Alps like wild animals during summer.
Efabis cultural role comment
Expositions and awards for the most beautiful goats and bucks are traditional and very popular.
Special characteristic of product
Dry meat; the fure is used for ladys bags.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
The breed is very well adapted to the high mountains.
Color comments
Multi coloured: black forehand, white backhand.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
very long hair
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1920
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local indigenous breed
Location within country
mainly in gteh Canton of Valais
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered

Toggenburger

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Toggenburg
Other name
Toggenburg
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis genetic features
Estimation of genetic distance was performed to the following other breeds: Saanen, Toggenburg, Chamois Coloured, Appenzell, Verzasca (all from Switzerland)
Color comments
Uni coloured: grey, brown, ears and tail are bordered in white.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1890
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous local breed
Year of origin
1880
Import
since 1960, < 5% Pure Toggenburg goats from the United Kingdom
Location within country
in the central and east of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Stiefelgeiß

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Booted Goat, Sardonaziege, St Gallen Booted Goat
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local high mountain environment.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
adapted to mountain areas
Color comments
Multi coloured: black, brown with dorsal black stripe, markings on legs, feet and head.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
73
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
40.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1985
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from local mountain goat breeds
Import
5%
Location within country
German speaking Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained

Saanen

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The breed is not suitable to extensiv environments. A high milk performance is only possible when the fodder has a good quality.
Efabis cultural role comment
the district of Saanen has given the name to the breed
Specific resistance or tolerance
These are healthy animals.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
80
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1890
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Originated from Saanenland and Simmental
Import
Since 1960 from France < 5 %
Location within country
In all regions of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Pfauenziege

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Peacock Goat
Other name
Peacock Goat, Grau-schwarze Gebirgsziege
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are well adapted to mountainous regions.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain region
Color comments
multi coloured: black legs, white tail and forehead, peacock marking on head and body
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
55.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1992
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Local mountain goat from the region of Graubünden (Prättigau)
Year of origin
1887
Location within country
In most regions of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered

Nera Verzasca

Country

Specie

ISO3
CHE
Language
it.
Other name
Verzasca, Verzasca
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (mountains).
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is very resistant and is known for its unpretentiousness and great adaptability, even in very extreme temperature.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Special characteristic of product
Formaggini (fresh cheese with 100 % goat milk)
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain region
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
80
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1940
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed from the Tessin
Location within country
Canton Ticino
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
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