Ojinegra de Teruel
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Ojinegra de Teruel
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2002
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Ojalada
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
Sp.
Description
The breed's name refers to the black colour around the eyes.
Other name
Ojalada Soriana, Churra Soriana; Serrana, Ojalada Soriana
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Traditionaly, technical literature has included this breed in a group with Ojinegra Sheep from Teruel. (www.gratisweb.com/serranasoriana/razas_sorianas.htm)
Adaptability to specific environment
Strong walkers. Adapted to poor pastures and grazing in harsh and arid conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
High rusticity. Resistence to the shortfall of feed, and the weight lost is quickly recovered when conditions are better
Specific reproductive characteristic
Excellent maternal ability. Ewes crossed whith type beef males. Lambing/year: 1.5. Lambing rate: 110- 140%.
Special characteristic of product
As ewes are good milkers it guarantees high quality suckling lambs.
Other special qualities
Strong herd instinct. Well adapted to harsh environments.
Color comments
White whit black around eyes, on ear tips, muzzle and the end part of feet; rarely brown. Semi-open fleece. Pure breed animals have to had uniformed pigmentation of the black areas.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Mostly horness, sometimes whith well developed shape spiral horns.
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
65
Other specific visible traits
Elongated body. Sligthly convex profile.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1990
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Iberian branch Ovis aries ibericus.
Location within country
Soria and Segovia Provinces; north of Guadalajara, along Duero river.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Montesina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Granadina, Ojinegra, Sevillana, Montesina
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
Three lambings in two years are reported for this breed
Special characteristic of product
The animals produce good quality meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: white <br>multi coloured: white with black spots around eyes, ears and mouth
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
closed spiral shaped
Wither height males
67
Wither height females
65
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
oesophagus dripping covered with wool
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed, has its origin in the Iberic branch
Import
since 1960 from Segurena (Spain)
Location within country
Granada and Jaen in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Merina de Grazalema
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Merino Grazalema, Merino Grazalema
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to altitudes of more than 1 000 m asl. with high rainfalls.
Color comments
uni coloured: white <br>multi coloured: white and brown with spotted face
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped with 2 rings
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
72
Weight males
84.00
Weight females
67.00
Other specific visible traits
very similar to Merino but with dewlap and very open wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Churro and Merino branches
Import
since 1960 from Merino (Europe)
Location within country
Cadiz and Malaga in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Merina (variedad Negra)
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to arid grounds. This breed is highly rustic.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed are used for meat and cheese production.
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped with triangular section
Wither height males
82
Wither height females
70
Weight males
102.50
Weight females
73.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1990
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
same origin as White Merino
Location within country
Extremadura and Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Merina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Spanish Merino
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
There are two varieties of this breed - a white variety and a black variety. The black variety has a very limited number of animals.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (extreme temperatures and marginal conditions).
Special characteristic of product
Pedroches cheeses are produced with the milk of these animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: white or black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped horns with triangular section
Wither height males
82
Wither height females
70
Weight males
102.50
Weight females
73.00
Other specific visible traits
Females with horns must have a high morphological qualification.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
crossbreeding Primitive Graunch and Ovis aries vignei: This breed is historically important.
Import
since 1960, 25% from Merino Precoz (France), Suffolk (United Kingdom)
Location within country
Extremadura (50%), Andalusia (20%), Castilla León (12%), Castilla La Mancha (Alcudia Valley) (10%)
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Manchega (variedad Negra)
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
60
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
75.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Manchega
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
95
Wither height females
80
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
75.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
