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Four breeds of sheep, in the illustrated encyclopedia Meyers Konversationslexikon. This is a list of breeds of domestic sheep. Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are partially derived from mouflon (Ovis gmelini) stock, and have diverged sufficiently to be considered a different species. Some sheep breeds have a hair coat and are known as haired sheep.
The West African Dwarf or Djallonké is an African breed or group of breeds of domestic sheep. It is the dominant breed of West and Central Africa. [1] This breed is primarily raised for meat. [2] The Cameroon or Cameroon Dwarf is a breed within this group. [3]: 775
Red Maasai sheep in Kenya. The Red Maasai is a breed of sheep indigenous to East Africa. True to its name, the breed is kept by the Maasai, though both pastoralists and smallholder farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda keep Red Maasai flocks. The breed is a fat-tailed hair sheep; they do not produce wool and are kept primarily for meat.
It is a fat-tailed sheep and also a hair sheep, removing the need for shearing and crutching. They are generally kept for meat production, and are very well-suited to arid climates. Van Rooys are polled, have drooping ears, and are entirely white. [2] The breed is relatively rare, even in South Africa, but has also been exported to Namibia and ...
The Ladoum sheep is breed of domestic sheep found in Senegal. A cross between the Mauritanian and Malian breed of sheep, Ladoum sheep is an important commodity in Senegal and even viewed as a prized pet. [1] It has a tall stature, prominent muzzles, and curved horns and it can reach four feet in height. [2]
Dorper ram - South Africa Australian mob of white Dorpers. The Dorper is a South African breed of domestic sheep developed by crossing Dorset Horn and the Blackhead Persian sheep. The breed was created through the efforts of the South African Department of Agriculture to breed a meat sheep suitable to the more arid regions of the country. It is ...
Namaqua Afrikaners are generally white with a red or black head, and large fat tails. What the breed lacks in market meat desirability, it makes up for in its foraging ability and hardiness in desert conditions. [5] The Ronderib Afrikaner is one of the larger breeds of South African indigenous sheep.
The Dohne Merino (Dohne, El Dohne Merino) is a breed of domestic sheep from South Africa. The breed was started in the late 1930s by the South African Department of Agriculture. It was developed by interbreeding Peppin-style Merino ewes and German Mutton Merino rams. The Dohne Merino is a dual purpose breed providing meat and fine wool. [1]