Bündner Oberländerschaf Explained

The Bündner Oberländerschaf (also known as Grisons (French), Graubünden (German)) is a domesticated breed of sheep in Switzerland. As of 2007, there were less than 1,100 but the population is increasing and used primarily for vegetation management.[1]

Characteristics

The Bündner Oberländerschaf displays white, brown or silver-grey. The head is slender and is bare. Rams have substantial horns while ewes have small horns or are polled (hornless). Both sexes display rather primitive behavior. Multiple births are common.[2]

When mature, rams weigh on average 72kg (159lb) and ewes 50kg (110lb). After reaching maturity, rams grow to 72cm (28inches) and ewes 68cm (27inches) at the withers.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bündner Oberländerschaf/Switzerland . Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. 2009-05-20.
  2. Web site: Bündner Oberland. Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. 2009-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20091224195426/http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/bundneroberland/index.htm. 2009-12-24. dead.

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