Deutsches Bergschaf

The Deutsches Bergschaf (Weißes Bergschaf, White Mountain, Deutsches Weisses Bergschaf) is a breed of domestic sheep native to Germany. The breed was developed by breeding local sheep with Bergamasca and Tyrol Mountain breeds.[1]

Characteristics

It is a dual-purpose (meat, wool) breed,[2] with coarse to medium wool and is polled (hornless).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "German Mountain". Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  2. ↑ "White Mountain". Schoenian, Susan. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
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