Zakynthos
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2001: source of data: Ministry of Agriculture.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to Zakynthos environment, however shows low adaptability to different environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
high resistance
Specific reproductive characteristic
Twin births and a long breeding season are reported for this breed.
Special characteristic of product
hard cheeses
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
high adaptability
Color comments
white with dark spots on the head and ears.
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Males and a small percentage of females have big spiral shaped horns.
Wither height males
83
Wither height females
75
Weight males
82.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
thin, long tail; roman nose; big, hanging ears; big and strong head; long, thin neck;
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Probably, originated from the Italian breed Bergamasca
Location within country
Zakynthos, Ionian Island
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Vlahiko
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Other name
Vlahiko
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The source of data is the Ministry of Agriculture. The breed contributes to the crossbred population of the mountainous regions of continental Greece.
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted to a wide range of mountainous conditions
Special characteristic of product
the breed is used for the production of Feta, Kefalograviera, Kefalotiri, Avenato, Batzos, Manouri, Graviera Agrafon, Anthotiros, Mizithra, Galotyri, Kasseri.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain
Color comments
multi coloured : various colours, sheep can be completely white, black, red-brown or spotted
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The males have big, spiral shaped horns, while the females are polled.
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
58
Weight males
56.00
Weight females
46.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail, small furrow below the forehead
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed with Zackel origin
Location within country
Peloponissos (mainly), Macedonia, Thessaly
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Thraki
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local conditions (semi-mountains).
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
semi mountain conditions
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown and black spots around the head and on feet
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped
Wither height males
63
Wither height females
55
Weight females
38.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed belonging to the Cuda Group: of Tsigai origin
Location within country
There is only one flock of Thraki sheep found at the village of Kehros, in Rodopi Prefecture (in Thrace, north- eastern Greece)
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Skopelos
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Named after Skopelos island
Other name
Glossa Skopelou (Glossiotika)
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2003, this breed is at risk.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are highly adapted to the local conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Animals of this breed show high general resistance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed are early maturing with higher prolificacy than observed in the local breed.
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for the production of Feta (at least 30%) and also of Mizithra, Anthotiros, Manouri. The milk and meat quality is excellent. Feta, Batzos, Galotyri, Mizithra, Anthotiros, Manouri
Other special qualities
The udder morphology is suitable for machine milking.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black or red-black spots around the eyes and mouth
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Males have big spiral shaped horns, while females are usually polled. They rarely have knobs.
Wither height males
66
Wither height females
61
Weight males
64.00
Weight females
51.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail , there is a hump on the animal`s back
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed local breed, possibly originating from Ruda
Location within country
Islands of Skopelos, Skiathos and Magnissia on mainland of Greece
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Sitia
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
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
Sfakiano
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Named after Sfakia in Crete Island
Other name
Sfakiano
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2001: source of data: Ministry of Agriculture. The breed contributes to the crossbred population of Crete, with a decreasing trend from west to east.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to extreme xyrothermic conditions.
Special characteristic of product
The breed is used for the production of various types of cheese: Graviera of Crete, Pichtogalo Chanion, Xynomyzithra Kritis, Kefalotiri, Mizithra, Anthotiros. Graviera of Crete, Pichtogalo Chanion, Xynomyzithra Kritis, Kefalotiri, Mizithra, Anthotiros.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain areas without good grazing areas
Color comments
white with dark spots around the eyes and on feet.
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The males have spiral shaped horns, while the females are usually polled.
Other specific visible traits
thin tail, roman nose
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1999
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed with Zackel origin, supposed to be influenced by Italian breeds.
Location within country
Apokoronos and Sfakia, Prefecture of Chania, Island of Crete GR43, GR434
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Sarakatsaniko
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The source of data is the Ministry of Agriculture. The breed contributes to the crossbred population of several flocks in Nothern and Central Greece.
Adaptability to specific environment
Ability to walk long distances and climb steep slopes.
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for the production of: Feta, Mizithra, Anthotiros. The products are of excellent quality. Feta, Galotyri, Mizithra, Anthotiros, Manouri
Color comments
uni coloured: 80% of the sheep are white. multi coloured: the remaing sheep are black with grey-black spots on face, eyes and ears.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
most rams have very strong, spiral-shaped horns
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
56
Weight males
69.00
Weight females
41.00
Other specific visible traits
Sarakatsaniko is considered to be one of the smallest sheep breed. Its body length is with 56 cm the smallest of all Greek breeds. The sheep's whole body is covered with wool, which protects it from harsh weather conditions.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1999
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed of Zackel origin. Mountain breed
Location within country
There are few flocks of Sarakatsaniko sheep in Rodopi, Thessaly and Epirous.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Pilioritiko
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Description
Named after Pelio Mountains in Thessaly, GR143
Other name
Piliou
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
mountain areas
Specific reproductive characteristic
10 to 15% give twin births
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
adapted to mountainous areas and to areas next to the sea.
Color comments
most of the animals have uniformity in their colours
Efabis main colour
brownyellow on face and legs with white wool on the rest of the body
Number of horns males
0
Horn shape size and comments
males have big and strong spiral horns that go around their ears and away from the head's sides
Wither height males
63
Wither height females
58
Weight males
60.00
Weight females
43.00
Other specific visible traits
70% have very small ears and 15% no ears. Males have big spiral horns that their ends far from the head's sides.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; assumed that originates from Kefallinias and Karystos breeds
Location within country
Pelio mountains in Thessaly, GR143;from Kanalia to Trikeri.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Lesvos
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Named after Mytilini (Lesvos) island in the Agean
Other name
Mytilene
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2001: source of data: Ministry of Agriculture. It is estimated that additional 10 000 to 15 000 crossbred sheep are living in the islands of Lesvos and Limnos.
Special characteristic of product
Ladotyri, Feta, Kasseri, Anthotiros and Mizithra
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
pure and rocky pasture lands
Color comments
uni coloured: brown, white with black or brown spots on nose, ears and feet
Efabis main colour
white, black or white with black or brown spots.
Efabis skin colour
white or black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
36% of the females and 78% of the males have horns
Wither height males
71
Wither height females
64
Weight males
67.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-fat tail, tail length 36-39 cm and width 8-12 cm;
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
From crossbreds of local thin-tailed breeds (Zackel ) with fat-tailed sheep of eastern origin. The breed shows similarities to the Kamakuyruk breed found in Turkey.
Location within country
country-wide, particularly Aegean Islands of Lesvos and Limnos
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
