Hebridean
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hebridean
Other name
St. Kilda
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Ssociety, NSTSG.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing coloured wool. The muscle tissue contains low cholesterol.
Other special qualities
The breed is easy to manage.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
easy management
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
4
Number of horns females
4
Weight males
55.00
Weight females
39.00
Other specific visible traits
some animals are polycerate, tail half length
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1973
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous original breed
Year of origin
1600
Import
none
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Hartline
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hampshire Down
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hampshire Down
Other name
Hampshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for top quality meat with pure-and cross-bred carcasses as well as good quality wool.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with dark brown face and ears
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
107.00
Weight females
79.00
Other specific visible traits
wool covered forehead, well developed hind quarter
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1890
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native origin: composite of indigenous Wiltshire Horn, Berkshire Knot and South Down
Year of origin
1850
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Greyface Dartmoor
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Greyface Dartmoor
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a longwool fleece.
Color comments
uni coloured:white with black or grey spots on nose
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
94.00
Weight females
72.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous native longwool 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
Gotland
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Swedish Fur
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare, Information received from NSTSG, Rare Breed International
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
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Galway
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Galway
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a longwool fleece.
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
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Finnsheep
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Finnish Landrace, Finnish Landrace
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
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
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Exmoor Horn
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Exmoor Horn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1999: Population data refers to hill flocks. 2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
extensive upland grazing
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
65
Weight males
73.00
Weight females
50.00
Herdbook established
1906
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed local breed
Location within country
Exmoor and Dartmoor
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Exlana
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Est à laine Mérino
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Other name
Est a Laine Merino, Est à laine Mérino
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1997: National risk status - rare.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its tolerance of heat.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A long breeding season is reported for the females.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
80
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
80.00
Herdbook established
1989
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic origin: imported from France
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
