Maellana
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Maellana
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (semi-desert with bushes).
Specific reproductive characteristic
Two lambings per year are possible.
Other special qualities
Due to its habit of eating bushes it has an important role in forest fire management
Reference for special qualities
Take advantage of feeding in bushed thickets. Good at browsing
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
58.00
Other specific visible traits
long neck, lop ears, long extremities
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2001
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Ovis aries ligeriensis (same branch as Aragonesa, Manchega)
Location within country
Zaragoza, Teruel and Tarragona
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Guirra
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Sudat, Roja Levantina, Levantina Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals tolerate aridity and droughts.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The following information was given: litter size 1.5.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
69
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
long legs, rustic, good maternal character
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1999
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Beni Ahsen (Morocco)
Location within country
Valenciana Region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Fleischschaf
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
Castellano
Transboundary name
German Mutton Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Colmenareña
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Colmenar, Colmenar
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to zones of low mountain where cattle do not graze.
Special characteristic of product
The offspring that is slaughtered is approximately one month of age and exclusively fed on milk.
Other special qualities
These are rustic animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black spots at eyes, ears, mouth and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
33.00
Other specific visible traits
Wool covers the forehead in females. Medium to small ears with horizontal tendency.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed, similar to Churra Castellana
Location within country
Madrid
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Churra Tensina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Tensina Churra, Tensina Churra
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals can withstand cold and humid as well as hot and arid climatic conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black spots on head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
76
Wither height females
67
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
rustic
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2001
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
belongs to the Churra Group
Location within country
Huesca
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Churra Lebrijana
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Andalusian Churro, Lebrijana, Marismeña, Atlantica, Andalusian Churra
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to low Guadalquivir marshes (dump).
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to foot rot caused by Bacteroides (Fusiformis) nodosus and Fasciolasis.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown or black ears
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped horns; females: sometimes point backwards, short horns
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
74
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
characteristic tuft on head
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon Churra Branch with Celtic origin
Import
since 1960 from Suffolk (United Kingdom)
Location within country
Hinojos (Huelva) Marshes of Hinojo (Doñana National Park) in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Churra
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
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
65.00
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
