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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.
Sheep breeds by country of origin (59 C, 1 P) F. ... Pages in category "Sheep breeds" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 308 total.
Category: Sheep breeds by country of origin. 5 languages. ... Sheep breeds originating in South Africa (11 P) Sheep breeds originating in Spain (9 P)
Pages in category "Sheep breeds originating in South Africa" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
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.
Fat-tailed sheep at a livestock market in Kashgar, China. The fat-tailed sheep is a general type of domestic sheep known for their distinctive large tails and hindquarters. . Fat-tailed sheep breeds comprise approximately 25% of the world's sheep population, [1] and are commonly found in northern parts of Africa, the Middle East, and various Central Asian countries, Afghanistan, Pakistan and ...
Africana is a breed of domesticated sheep (also known as Pelona, Camuro or Camura, Red African, Rojo Africana, Colombian Wooless, West African) found in Colombia and Venezuela. This breed is polled (hornless) and is about the same size as the Pelibüey. [2] The Africana is raised for their meat [3] and is classified as a hair breed. [4]
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