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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

South Wales Mountain

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

South Devon

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
South Dum
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
similar to Devon Longwoolled but larger
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1904
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
English Longwoolled type; Breed Society 1904; herd-book 1904; combined with Devon Longwoolled to form Devon and Cornwall Longwool in 1977
Year of origin
1904
Location within country
southern Devon, Cornwall, England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Soay

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Soay
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1999: Population data exclude feral population. 2001: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society, NSTSG.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be resistant to foot rot caused by Bacteroides (Fusiformis) nodosus.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a lean meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown moufflon pattern
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
36.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
short tail, Moufflon pattern
Herdbook established
1974
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed very old original breed
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

Shropshire

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Shropshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
76
Wither height females
70
Weight males
111.00
Weight females
78.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1883
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of Cannock Heath and South Down
Import
since 1960 from Shropshire (Sweden)
Location within country
England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Shetland

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Shetland
Other name
Shetland Mainland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1999: Population data exclude Island populations. 2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, CLL, NSTSG.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produces very fine wool.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
62
Wither height females
52
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
38.00
Other specific visible traits
Short-tailed breed.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1974
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon local breed
Location within country
widespread in U.K.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Ryeland

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ryeland
Other name
Coloured Ryeland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with dull white face and dark skin
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
68
Wither height females
61
Weight males
87.00
Weight females
64.00
Other specific visible traits
round nose and eyes
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1909
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native origin
Year of origin
1340
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable

Roussin

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Roussin De La Hague
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered

Rough Fell

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Rough Fell
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International, ST.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produces long coarse wool.
Other special qualities
The animals are known for their hardiness.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black face and legs
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
79
Wither height females
65
Weight males
77.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1926
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon local breed
Location within country
Kendal and Sedbergh, Cumbria
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk

Rouge De L'ouest

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: blond with red head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1986
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
imported from France
Location within country
northern England, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
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