The Coburger Fuchschaf sheep is a breed of domestic sheep originating in Germany. It is also known as cobourg fox and it is easily characterized as a reddish-brown to golden color.
And this coloring is more pronounced at birth, but remains on the head and legs in adults.
The breed was in abundance from the 19th century until the early 20th century. But after the Second World War, it almost disappeared.
Currently, Coburger Fuchsschaf sheep flocks are mainly used for landscape conservation.
In the early 1980s, only two animals of this breed were registered. In 1934 there were 50 breeders, over 1200 breeding rams and over 1993 breeding ewes.
The Coburger Fuchsschaf sheep breed was officially recognized in 1996. Learn more about this breed of German sheep below.
Characteristics of Mutton Coburger Fuchsschaf
Coburger Fuchsschaf sheep are big animals. They are easily characterized by their reddish brown to golden color.
Their heads are red, and many animals also have a stripe on their backs. Their head and legs are not covered with hair, and their ears are large and long. Usually rams and ewes are polled.
The average height of an adult ram is about 80 cm at the withers and that of a ewe about 70 cm.
Adult sheep weigh an average of 60-75 kg. And the average live weight of sexually mature rams ranges from 80 to 100 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Coburger Fuchsschaf sheep are bred primarily for vegetation management and landscape conservation.
Special Notes
Coburger Fuchsschaf sheep are thrifty and hardy animals. They are very prolific and can be mated 3 times in 2 years.
Sheep give an average of two lambs per litter. The breed is known for its longevity. Their ease of consumption makes them ideal for staying in the rugged hilly mountains.
Coburger Fuchsschaf rams produce about 4-5 kg of wool per year and sheep about 3-4 kg. However, check out the full profile of this breed in the following table.
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| Breed name | cobourg fox |
| another name | cobourg fox |
| Purpose of the breed | Vegetation management |
| Special Notes | Modest and hardy, very prolific, can reproduce 3 times in 2 years, ewes average 2 lambs per litter, known for their longevity, ewes produce 3-4 kg of wool per year, and rams produce about 4- 5 kg, used for vegetation management |
| Breed size | big |
| The weight | The live weight of an adult ram is 80-100 kg, and the average live weight of an adult ram ranges from 60-75 kg. |
| horns | Not |
| climatic tolerance | local climate |
| Color | Solid color (brown with red head) |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | Germany |
