Danish Landrace (sheep)
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A Danish Landrace lamb
The Danish Landrace (Dansk Landfår, Klitfår) is a breed of sheep endemic to Jutland in Denmark. The breed, which had a population of approximately 370 in 2000, is descended from Heath sheep and Merino, with early specimen interbreeding in the 19th century with Leicester and Oxford Down.[1][2][3] While up to 10% of males have horns, the breed is polled.[2]
With males averaging 70–80 kg (150–180 lb) and females 50–65 kg (110–143 lb), they are a medium-sized, double-coated long-tailed sheep that produce 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) of fleece which is used in manufacturing wool blankets and carpets.[2][3] The face and tail of the sheep are spotted brown, but they are predominately white.
See also
- Danish Landrace (pig)
- Danish Landrace (goat)
References
- ↑ "Origin and diversity of North European sheep breeds". North SheD group, Agricultural Research Institute of Iceland. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Danish Landrace Sheep". North SheD group, Agricultural Research Institute of Iceland. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Danish Landrace". Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
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