Bronze
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Transboundary name
Bronze
Other name
Mavri galopoula
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Their population is very small and decreasing.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Finnish Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Language
eng.
Other name
Finnish Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The introduction of this sheep breed was not a success due to adaptation problems and inferior performance.
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
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
East Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
East Friesian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The introduction of this sheep breed was not a success due to adaptation problems and inferior performance.
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
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Cyprus Mouflon
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Language
eng.
Other name
Agrinon, Cyprian Red, Cyprian Urial, Cyprian Wild, Ovis Musimon, Ovis Orientalis Ophion, Ovis gmelini ophion, Cyprian Mouflon
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2004: source of data: Game and Fauna Service, Ministry of Interior.
Adaptability to specific environment
The biggest feral mammal in Cyprus inhabits a forested mountainous area of 620 square km in the Pafos district.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Breeding season is in October-November.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
twisted horns
Wither height males
68
Wither height females
61
Weight males
38.00
Weight females
24.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Species
Description of origin
Ovis Orientalis Aphion Blyth: variety of Red Sheep. indigenous breed wild sheep.
Location within country
Troodos Mountains. Found in the forests of Pafos district .
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Cyprus Fat-Tailed
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Language
eng.
Other name
Kypriako pachyouro
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2004: Source of data: Department of Agriculture
Additional information comments
Morphology/Specific Visible Trait: tail very long, heavy and twisted
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are well adapted to dry climate and subsist on poor quality food(stubble grazing) during the long dry summer period by mobilizing their energy reserves(fat tail).
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is known for its longevity.
Special characteristic of product
The milk of this breed is good for halloumi production, a local cheese. Meat from lambs is tasty with less fat, since the latter is deposited mainly in the tail.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
semi desert
Color comments
uni coloured: usually white with black or brown on face, occasionally blue, brown or white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
67
Weight males
66.00
Weight females
78.00
Other specific visible traits
fat tail has exceptionally large size
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed of Near East fat-tailed type
Location within country
central plain
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Chios
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Transboundary name
Chios
Other name
Chiotiko
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted to the local environment but requires good management and feeding.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Long breeding season from June to February. In spring, about 50% of ewes are cycling. Practically, it can breed any time of the year.
Special characteristic of product
Milk is used for the traditional halloumi cheese, for kefalotyri cheese and for yogurt.
Color comments
uni coloued: white with black spots on head, belly and legs.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
65.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-fat tail cone shaped
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Greece, locally adapted breed
Year of origin
1950
Location within country
Widely used.
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
Awassi
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Transboundary name
Awassi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The number of Awassi sheep is very small and declining, because of the reduction in the available grazing areas, the shortage of labour for this type of production system and the subsidies for hay and feed grain.
Adaptability to specific environment
The introduction of this sheep breed was not a success due to adaptation problems and inferior performance.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Israel; locally adapted breed
Year of origin
1970
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Assaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Language
English
Transboundary name
Assaf
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
