North-East China Finewool
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
eng.
Other name
Northeast(ern) Chinese Merino, North-East Merino Sheep
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptability to cold and dry climatic conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
General reproduction qualities are reported for this breed.
Special characteristic of product
The animals are producing a top quality fleece and mutton.
Reference for special qualities
Zhang Yan-Ling; The selection and exploitation of Northeast Merino., Zhongguo Yangyang Journal, 1985, No.2
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped horns
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
68
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1967
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Rambouillet, Corriedale (male) and Mongolian (female)
Year of origin
1967
Location within country
plains and hills of Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Mongolian
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Mongolian
Other name
Kalkh Khoni, Mongol Merino Sheep, Mongolian Fat-Tailed, China Fat-Tailed
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to a cold and dry climate and survives temperature fluctuations from -50°C to 35°C. adapt to stock management.
Other special qualities
The animals are tolerant to roughage and show a high coarse-feed efficiency and fatten very quickly.
Color comments
uni coloured: white usually with black head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
68
Weight males
47.00
Weight females
32.00
Other specific visible traits
short fat tail. strong and compact body.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1965
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Soviet Merino, Caucasian Merino (male) and Mongolian sheep (female)
Location within country
Inner Mongolia (50%), Ganshu province (30%), east north of China, Qinghai province, Sinkiang.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Min-Xian Black Fur
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
adapt to cold and darkness environment.
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
56
Wither height females
54
Weight males
31.00
Weight females
27.50
Other specific visible traits
short fat tail sheep.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Mingling county, Guans province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Lincoln
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
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
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Lanzhou Large-Tail
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
63
Weight males
58.00
Weight females
44.00
Other specific visible traits
fat tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Tong and Mongolian
Year of origin
1862
Location within country
Suburb of Lanzhou city, Gansu province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kerkezi
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Ram has horns and ewe has small horn.
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
35.00
Other specific visible traits
appearances look like Kazakh sheep.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Kerkezhi district, Sinkiang.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kazakh Fat-Rumped
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Kazakh Fat-Rumped
Other name
Kazakhskaya Kurdyuchnaya
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for its large fat tail weighing about 7 kg.
Color comments
uni coloured: reddish-brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
68
Weight males
60.00
Weight females
46.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
east Xinjiang
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Jinzhong
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Other name
Taiku, Luan
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
grow fast.
Special characteristic of product
tender meat quality, low wool production with poor wool quality.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
62
Wither height females
58
Weight males
48.00
Weight females
31.00
Other specific visible traits
similar to Han, but with short fat tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
local variety of Mongolian origin
Location within country
Jinzhong basin, Shanxi province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hu
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
chin.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
grow fast.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is one of most prolific breeds in the world. early maturity and multiple lambs.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
66
Wither height females
61
Weight males
49.00
Weight females
37.00
Other specific visible traits
short fat tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Mongolian
Location within country
Wuxing, Tongxian, Jiaxing, Changxing, Deqing, Haiyan, Yuhang, Haining county, Suburg of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province; Wujiang, Wuxian, Wuxi, Changshu, Jiangying, Chuzhou, Taichang, Kunshan, Yixing county, Jiangsu province; Shanghai city.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hetian
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Strong abilities of fat cumulated under the condition of dryness, hotness, and lower nutrition level.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with black or pied head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
63
Wither height females
60
Weight males
39.00
Weight females
34.00
Other specific visible traits
similar to Tibegolian, short fat tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Yutian, Luopu, Hetian, Moyu, Minfeng, Cele, Pishan County, Singkang.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
