Zadrima
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
They are well adapted to the environment of Albania.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Well resistance to diseases.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
lowland area
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Zagoria
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
57
Weight males
45.00
Weight females
35.00
Other specific visible traits
relatively heavy animals, strong and straight legs, rudimentary ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Tepelene
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tsygaia
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Transboundary name
Tsigai
Other name
Cernohubka, Cigaja, Tigaie, Tsigai, Tsygaja, Cigàja
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to harsh field conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
66
Wither height females
60
Weight males
44.00
Weight females
37.00
Other specific visible traits
big and straight ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
different types of Tsigai were imported from Ex-USSR and other eastern countries;
Year of origin
1955
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ruda
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Other name
Rude, Ruda
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to high mountains. They are well adapted to the environment of Albania.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Very adapter to marginal environment
Color comments
Uni coloured: white
Efabis main colour
The animals are white, sometimes can see black ones.
Efabis skin colour
White
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Ewes are without horns and rams have big horns.
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
58
Weight males
60.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
It has a good developed body with long legs that is a characteristic for this breed. The head is light but has well developed mandibles and protruded orbitals. Chest girth 80-82 cm, shin girth 7.5-8 cm. Long ears
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
North and north east region
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Recka
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
They are well adapted to the environment of Albania.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: the merino population consisted of 12.45 % of the total sheep population. During the last years the merino population increased with 3 % annually.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to harsh field conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
68
Wither height females
61
Weight males
71.00
Weight females
55.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continuously imported; different types of Merions were imported from Ex USSR and other eastern countries
Year of origin
1955
Location within country
coastal area
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Mati
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: mati sheep account for 1 % of the total sheep population
Adaptability to specific environment
They are well adapted to the environment of Albania.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Lara e Polisit
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: Lara e Polisit account for 26% of the total sheep population. The population of
Efabis cultural role comment
Lara e Polisit
Adaptability to specific environment
is continually decreasing. They are not at a critical level of extinction, but protective measurements should be taken according to the 2002 country report of Albania.
Other special qualities
They are well adapted to the environment of Albania.
Wither height females
0
Weight males
0.00
Import
domestic
Location within country
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
indigenous breed
International Transboundary Risk detailed
No Information
Kugi
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be very resistant.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
63
Wither height females
59
Weight males
43.00
Weight females
34.00
Other specific visible traits
well developed body, long and straight legs, big ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Kurveleshi, Gjirokastra, Vlora
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Il d'Frans
Country
Specie
ISO3
ALB
Language
alb.
Other name
Ile-de-France
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: there is only a small number of Il de France sheep.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to harsh field conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
64
Weight males
44.00
Weight females
39.00
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
continually imported from France
Year of origin
2002
Location within country
upper area of Albania
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
