Merinolandschaf
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.
Merinolandschaf at the Freilichtmuseum of Neuhausen ob Eck | |
Other names | Württemberger |
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Country of origin | Germany |
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Wool color | white |
Face color | white |
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dual-purpose, meat and wool | |
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In 2018 a population of 15,378 was reported to DAD-IS.
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