Scientific name Ovis aries Rank Breed | Higher classification Sheep | |
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Similar Coburger Fuchsschaf, Bentheim Black Pied pig, Pomeranian Coarsewool, Braunes Bergschaf, Alpines Steinschaf | ||
The Bentheimer Landschaf (also known as Landrace of Bentheim) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Germany. This breed is a cross between German and Dutch heath sheep and a marsh sheep. It is primarily used for landscape preservation.
Characteristics
The Bentheimer Landschaf displays white and has black around the eyes, ears and legs. The fleece weighs 3 to 4 kg (6.6 to 8.8 lb) with a fiber diameter of 34 to 40 micrometres.
Ewes weigh on average 60 kg (130 lb) and grow to 67 cm (26 in) at the withers at maturity.
References
Bentheimer Landschaf Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA