Noir du Velay
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Other name
Velay Black, Velay Black
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black with white spots on forehead and white tail-tip
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1970
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed local breed
Location within country
Department Haute Loire, Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Mérinos précoce
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Precoce
Other name
Precoce
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
73
Weight males
105.00
Weight females
72.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1929
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Spain 1790
Location within country
eastern Paris Basin
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Mérinos de Rambouillet
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Rambouillet
Other name
Rambouillet
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for excellent thermotolerance.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
62
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1997
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of different Spanish Merino strains
Location within country
Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, Ile de France
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Mérinos d'Arles
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Other name
Arles Merino, Mérinos de la Crau, Métis
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (mountains).
Other special qualities
The animals are able to walk long distances.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
60
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1946
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
composite of local Merino and Early Merino
Year of origin
1790
Import
since 1925 up to 1990 from Merino Precoce (France); since 1975 up to 1990 from Est a Laine Merino (France); since 1984 from Boorola
Location within country
Provence
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Mouton vendéen
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Vendeen
Other name
Vendéen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: white with grey face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
107.00
Weight females
72.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1967
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of British and Flemish breeds
Location within country
Atlantic Coast
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Mouton charollais
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Charollais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: white with pink-spotted brown face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
135.00
Weight females
90.00
Herdbook established
1963
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local sheep, Leicester Longwool and South Down
Location within country
western-central France and eastern-central France
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
Mourerous
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Other name
Guillaume, Peone, Mourerous
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are able to walk long distances.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
use of courses and summer pastures
Color comments
multi coloured: brown, white with red to fawn head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
61
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
55.00
Herdbook established
1883
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed local breed of Alpes Maritimes
Import
since 1960 from Préalpes (France)
Location within country
southern Alps
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Martinik
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Transboundary name
Martinique
Other name
OMK
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Manech Tête Rousse
Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Other name
Red-Face Manech, Red-Face Manech
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for cheese production.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with red spots and red face
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
60
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1975
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local breed and Latsa Casa Rubia Spain
Year of origin
1970
Location within country
Euskadi, Basque Provinces, Aquitaine
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
