The Spotted mountain sheep has only been deliberately bred since 1975. Before then, these spotted sheep were kept as atypical offspring of the White and Brown Bergschaf breeds and were excluded from breeding.
Charakteristics
Origin
Germany, Austria
Diet
Grasses, herbaceous plants, leaves
Size
72 to 85 cm
Weight
70 to 100 kg
Gestation period
5 months
Achievable age
up to 12 years
Status
The Spotted mountain sheep is highly endangered.
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