Merinolandschaf

Merinolandschaf
Merinolandschaf at the Freilichtmuseum of Neuhausen ob Eck
Other namesWürttemberger
Country of originGermany
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    125–160 kg
  • Female:
    75–90 kg
Wool colorwhite
Face colorwhite
Notes
dual-purpose, meat and wool

The Merinolandschaf or Württemberger[1] is a breed of domestic sheep derived from the Merino. It constitutes about 30% of the sheep population of Germany[2] and is the most common commercial breed. It descends from the Merino sheep first brought to Saxony in 1765.[3]

In 2018 a population of 15,378 was reported to DAD-IS.[4]

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