South Dorset Down
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
Early maturing prime lamb with a high proportion of lean meat. Open faced with medium to dark points and light to medium skin pigmentation.
Transboundary name
South Dorset Down
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Open faced with medium to dark points and light to medium skin pigmentation.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from New Zealand; Dorset Down X Southdown
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
South Australian Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
It has the coarsest wool fibres of any of the strains and has a higher proportion of natural grease.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
The largest of all of the Merino strains in Australia. It has longer legs and a taller, heavier body than the Peppin and tends to have fewer skin wrinkles than the other strains.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
strongwool strain of Australian Merino
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
South African Mutton Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
South African Mutton Merino
Other name
South Afrivan Meat Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
The breed is polled and the wool classified as strong to medium.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Merino-based breed. imported from German, then exported to South Africa in 1932. This breed of sheep was originally known as the German Mutton Merino. The breed was recognised in 1971 when the name was changed to South African Mutton Merino.
Year of origin
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Siromeat
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
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
composite of Dorset Horn (3/8), Cheviot (3/8) and Corriedale (2/8), low inbreeding, originated from CSIRO Research Project in Armidale
Year of origin
1989
Location within country
originated in Armidale
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Shropshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
Established as a breed in 1792. A hardy, small framed polled sheep, it has black points on its face, legs and feet. It is has tasty meat and a dense fleece.
Transboundary name
Shropshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Special characteristic of product
Tasty meat and a dense fleece.
Color comments
comment: it has black points on its face, legs and feet
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
A hardy, small framed polled sheep.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Shropshire, United Kingdom
Year of origin
1850
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Saxon
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Higher rainfall sheep.
Special characteristic of product
The wool is soft to handle, extremely bright, white in colour and very fine.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Smallest of all Merino strains. Two types exist; superfine and fine wool.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
strain of the merino breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Romsdown
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook established
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin from Southdown x Romney
Location within country
Tasmania
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Romney
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
It is a polled breed, has a large frame and is an excellent mother. When crossed with English shortwoolled breeds it produces high quality prime lambs.
Transboundary name
Romney
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is an excellent mother.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
It is a polled breed and has a large frame.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Kent marshes in United Kingdom
Year of origin
1872
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Polwarth
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Polwarth
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
horned and polled varieties exist
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Merino and (English Longwool x Merino)
Year of origin
1880
Location within country
Colac, western Victoria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Poll Dorset
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Poll Dorset
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Main distinguishing features are it's hornless appearance, long-square body set on short legs, and 'spongy' short-stapled wool.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Dorset Horn and Ryeland or Corriedale
Year of origin
1937
Location within country
South-eastern Australia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
