Wiltshire Horn
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Wiltshire Horn
Other name
Wiltshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed Survival Trust.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a shortwool fleece.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
large and curved
Wither height males
83
Wither height females
75
Weight males
118.00
Weight females
72.00
Other specific visible traits
has a little or no wool, so shearing in not required
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1924
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native white faced/horned breeds of the West of England
Year of origin
1500
Location within country
England Midlands, South-west and Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Whitefaced Woodland
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Whitefaced Woodland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2001: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed Survival Trust, Rare Breed International.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (mountains).
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain, hardy hill breed
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
89.00
Weight females
61.00
Herdbook established
1974
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of indigenous breed Pennines, Cheviot and Merino
Import
none
Location within country
Pennine Mountains
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
White Face Dartmoor
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
White Face Dartmoor
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1999: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to mountainous regions.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a longwool fleece.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
54.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Year of origin
1800
Import
none
Location within country
South-western England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Wensleydale
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Wensleydale
Other name
Mugs, Wensleydale Longwool, Yorkshire-Leicester, Wensleydale Blueface
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are withstand to hot climate because of their pigmented skin.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a longwool fleece.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
89
Wither height females
82
Weight males
126.00
Weight females
90.00
Other specific visible traits
long lustre wool
Herdbook established
1890
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native origin :composite of Local Longwool and Leicester Longwool
Year of origin
1839
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Welsh Tanface
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin of Welsh Mountain
Location within country
Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Welsh Mule
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Welsh Mule
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (marginal land).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
The production of lean carcasses is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
These docile animals are known for their hardiness, mothering ability and milkiness.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
arable by product also svited for Marginal Land
Color comments
uni coloured: white with speckled or white and black face marking
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
73
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Welsh Mountain, Brecknock Hill Cheviot, Beulah Speckled Face and Welsh Hill Speckled
Year of origin
1978
Location within country
Wales, England, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Welsh Mountain
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - not at risk. Information received from Breed Society.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Welsh Hill Speckled Face
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Welsh Hill Speckled Face
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Other special qualities
This is the main dam breed for the production of Welsh mule (Blue Faced Leicester) or Welsh Bleu (Bleu de Maine).
Color comments
multi coloured: white with black legs, nose and around eyes
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1968
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native origin: composite of Kerry Hill and Welsh Mountain
Year of origin
1940
Location within country
central and northern Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Welsh Half-Bred
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (marginal land).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
The production of lean carcasses is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
These docile animals are known for their hardiness, mothering ability and milkiness.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
arable by product also suited for marginal land
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
73
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
prominent ears of good body
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Welsh Mountain and Border Leicester
Year of origin
1955
Location within country
Wales, England, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Vendeen
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Vendeen
Other name
British Vendeen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
69
Weight males
105.00
Weight females
67.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1984
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic origin: imported from France in 1982
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
