Bentheimer Landschaf Explained

The Bentheimer Landschaf (also known as Landrace of Bentheim) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Germany. This breed is a cross between German and Dutch heath sheep and a marsh sheep. It is primarily used for landscape preservation.[1]

Characteristics

The Bentheimer Landschaf displays white and has black around the eyes, ears and legs.[2] The fleece weighs 3to with a fiber diameter of 34 to 40 micrometres.[1]

Ewes weigh on average 60kg (130lb) and grow to 67cm (26inches) at the withers at maturity.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bentheimer Landschaf. Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. 2009-05-15. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091224201340/http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/bentheimerlandschaf/index.htm. 2009-12-24.
  2. Web site: Bentheimer Landschaf/Germany. Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. 2009-05-15.

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