Guirra Explained

Guirra
Also Known As:Levant Red, Sudat
Country:Spain
Distribution:Spanish provinces of Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón de la Plana
Use:Meat
Skincolor:Dark skin
Woolcolor:Red and white

Guirra (also known as Levant Red, Sudat) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Spain. Most recently, the Guirra has been bred mostly for meat.[1]

Characteristics

Lambs have a reddish-brown fleece. Their wool lightens as they mature to a red and cream color mixed fleece.[2]

The ears, medium in size, project horizontally from the top of the head. The fleece covers the trunk, neck, and part of legs. The Guirra does not grow a dense wool and is considered to be quite greasy.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Asociacion Nacional de Criadores de Raza Guirra. Guirra (in Spanish). Asociacion Nacional de Criadores de Raza Guirra. 2014-07-29.
  2. Web site: Schoenian. Susan. Guirra. Sheep Breeds G - I. Sheep101.info. 2014-07-29.