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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dorset Horn Poll

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Dorset Horn
Other name
Poll Dorset, Dorset Horn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare, distinctive. Information received from CLL.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions and feed types.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for breeding any time of year and twice in one year.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
a wide range of climatic conditions and feed types
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Dorset Horn 2/2, Poll Dorset 0/0
Weight males
92.00
Weight females
74.00
Herdbook established
1892
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Horn is an indigenous breed in the United Kingdom: Poll is imported from Australia:
Location within country
southern England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Dorset Down

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Dorset Down
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Early sexual maturity is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown face, ears, legs and feet
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
69
Wither height females
64
Weight males
101.00
Weight females
75.00
Herdbook established
1906
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Southdown rams
Import
none
Location within country
mainly south-western England, Wales, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Devon Longwoolled

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Devon Longwool
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
longwoolled
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1900
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin from Leicester Longwool x Southham Nott and Bampton Nott; recognised 1870s; Breed Society 1898-1977; combined with South Devon to form Devon and Cornwall Longwool 1977
Location within country
northern Devon, England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Devon Closewool

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Devon Closewool
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Other special qualities
Hardy breed with high grazing efficiency.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
hardy, grazing efficiency
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
86.00
Weight females
58.00
Other specific visible traits
dense fleece
Herdbook established
1923
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed, probably derived from local types with some admixture of Longwool
Location within country
South-west England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered

Devon & Cornwall Longwool

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Devon and Cornwall Longwool
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, CLL.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produces a long and lustre wool.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
84
Wither height females
76
Weight males
108.00
Weight females
80.00
Herdbook established
1978
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Local Banpton sheep crossed with improved Leicester, amalgamation of South Devon and Devon Longwool
Location within country
south-west England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered

Derbyshire Gritstone

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Derbyshire Gritstone
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, CLL.
Additional information comments
A specific genetic feature (useful polling factor) is reported for this breed.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A lambing percentage of 150% is reported for the females.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a lean meat and also lamb meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: blue with black spots on face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
79
Wither height females
68
Weight males
92.00
Weight females
69.00
Herdbook established
1907
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Dale-O'-Goyt Sheep
Location within country
northern Derbyshire, southern Lancashire, southern Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
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