Other names Württemberger Wool color white Scientific name Ovis aries | Country of origin Germany Face color white Rank Breed | |
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Weight Male: 125–160 kgFemale: 75–90 kg Similar Tiroler Bergschaf, Schwarzbraunes Bergschaf, Braunes Bergschaf, Berrichon du Cher, Coburger Fuchsschaf | ||
The Merinolandschaf or Württemberger is a breed of domestic sheep derived from the Merino. It constitutes about 30% of the sheep population of Germany and is the most common commercial breed. It descends from the Merino sheep first brought to Saxony in 1765.
In 2011 a population of 16341 was reported to DAD-IS.
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