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Merinolandschaf

Merinolandschaf
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Merinolandschaf at the Freilichtmuseum of Neuhausen ob Eck
Other names Württemberger
Country of origin Germany
Traits
Weight
  • Male: 125–160 kg
  • Female: 75–90 kg
Wool color white
Face color white
Notes
dual-purpose, meat and wool

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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