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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dorking

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Dorking
Other name
Surrey Fowl
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1993: Essentially it is a table bird also used for crossing purposes. It is difficult to find examples retaining true utility characteristics. 2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society.
Other special qualities
This is a heavy breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
3.60
Other specific visible traits
five spurs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This type of bird was described by a roman writer in 47 A.D. and without doubt found in England by the Romans under Julius Caesar.
Year of origin
47
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable

Dominique

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Dominique
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - critical. Information received from Breed Society.
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Derbyshire Redcap

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Derbyshire Redcap
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society.
Additional information comments
Breed is maintained by fancy/hobbyists rather than by commercial interests. Additional details available in British Poultry Standards.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Poor fertility is reported for this breed. There may be a link in this respect to comb size.
Special characteristic of product
A generous amount of breast meat is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
This is originally a very hardy farmyard bird, light breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.70
Weight females
2.30
Other specific visible traits
For exhibition purposes they have been bred for massive cap shaped combs.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
farmyard fowl from Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Croad Langshan

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Croad Langshan
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The numbers are increasing due to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Poultry Support Programme and an active club. A strain unbroken from the original importation exists. 2002: National risk status - secure. Information received from Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is adapted to numerous different environments.
Other special qualities
This is a hardy, heavy breed.
Avian classification
fancy
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
3.60
Other specific visible traits
feathered legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic origin: imported by Major Croad in 1904 from Langshan, China
Year of origin
1904
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Creve Coeur

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Crèvecoeur
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - critical. Information received from Breed Society.
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
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