Kymi
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Named after the Kymi village on the Island of Eubea
Other name
Kymi
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 the Kymi area and on neighbouring islands and coasts. In these flocks single purebred animals can also be found.
Additional information comments
traditional housing, grazing almost the whole year.
Adaptability to specific environment
lowlands
Specific resistance or tolerance
Animals of this breed are sensitive to harsh living conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Twin births (65-80%). and a long breeding season are reported for this breed. births take place from October until March.
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for the production of various types of cheese: Feta, Anthotiros, Mizithra. Feta, hard Cheeses
Other special qualities
The breed is suitable for machine milking.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown and black spots on face and feet
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Almost half of the males have big spiral shaped horns. The rest are polled. The females are polled or rarely have small horns.
Wither height males
69
Wither height females
65
Weight males
73.00
Weight females
69.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed: originating from Skopelos
Location within country
around Kymi village on the Island of Euboea
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Kefallinias
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Mainly located on the Ionian island of Kefallonia
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 continental Greece.
Adaptability to specific environment
Island mountain breed. Well adapted to difficult living conditions. It is found in regions with medium rainfalls. The feet are capable of climbing up steep slopes.
Specific resistance or tolerance
High resistance
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for the production of various cheeses: Kefalotiri, Anthotiros, Mizithra. Quite good quality of wool. Kefalotiri, Anthotiros, Mizithra
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Adapted to mountainous environments with steep slopes and bad weather conditions.
Color comments
White wool with brownred head, and back of neck
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
Brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The males have big and strong, spiral shaped horns. 20% of the females have small horns
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
58.00
Weight females
44.00
Other specific visible traits
Typical furrow under the forehead. There is a deep dark stripe along some males' horns.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed is said to originate from Ithaki, a neighboring island and is of Zackel type.
Location within country
Kefallonia, Ionian Island
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Katsika
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr
Description
Named after the village of Ioannina, Katsika, Greece.
Other name
Karamaniko, Mavromatiko, Katsika
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to mountainous environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
High resistance at low temperatures and ability to walk in the mountains
Special characteristic of product
The breed contributes to the production of various cheeses: Feta, Kefalograviera, Kefalotiri, Graviera, Galotyri, Anthotiros. Excellent meat quality. Cheeses (Feta, Graviera, Kefalograviera, Kefalotiri, Galotyri, Anthotiros), Yogurt, Lamb meat.
Other special qualities
This is one of the most productive sheep breed in the mountainous areas of Greece comparing to the other breeds that can live there.
Efabis environmental role
Utilization of mountainous grasses.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Cold weather conditions.
Efabis main colour
mostly white with black eyes, ears and muzzle
Efabis skin colour
rose
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Spiral, big. Mainly in the male.
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
60
Weight males
68.50
Weight females
51.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Local breed
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Epirus
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Karystou
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2003, this breed is at risk.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Widely used
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Kalarritiko
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr
Description
named after the village Kalarrytes
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed have the 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.
Color comments
Typical color is white with brown spots on head and feet.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
67
Wither height females
58
Weight males
64.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed with influence from Comisana breed in the past (250-300 years ago)
Location within country
Kalarritiko are found in the Tzoumerka mountains in Epirus and in the plains of Thessaly during winter
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Friesian Milk
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
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
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Florina
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
From the original region of this sheep which is Florina Prefecture in Western Makedonia.
Other name
Pellagonia, Pellagonia
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2001: source of data: Ministry of Agriculture
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted very well to the local environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Animals of this breed are generally disease resistant.
Special characteristic of product
The breed is contributing to the production of Feta, Kefalograviera, Kefalotyri, Galotyri, Batzos, Manouri and Anthotiros. The meat quality is good.
Other special qualities
This breed demands low feed quality and its breast morphology makes machine milking easier.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
The breed can adapt to mountainous areas.
Color comments
uni-coloured: white with black spots around the eyes and the nose. Ears usually black.
Efabis main colour
The typical colour is white with black spots around the eyes and nose.
Efabis skin colour
Mostly white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
most males have big, spiral shaped horns, while 30% of the females have spurs.
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
67
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail and fine fibred wool.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1980
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Thin-tailed Florina sheep is a composite of indigenous breeds, probably local mountain and lowland sheep of Zackel origin.
Year of origin
1950
Location within country
Prefecture of Florina, area of Pellagonia in Western Macedonia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Argos
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
Location within country
South of Greece (Argos and Messinia in Peloponissos)
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Agriniou
Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
West part of Greece, plain areas of Etoloakarnania
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
