The Tyroler Steinschaf sheep is a breed of domestic sheep from Austria. It is also known as Tyrolean rock sheep and it’s actually mountainous Tyrol in Austria.
Although in Italy several animals are also bred. The breed is mainly cultivated in the states of Tyrol and Salzburg in Austria and in the autonomous province of Bolzano in Italy.
The name of the breed meansTyrolean stone sheep“This breed dates from the beginning of the 19th century and is the oldest Tyrolean breed of sheep.
The Tiroler Steinschaf sheep is one of 42 local indigenous sheep breeds with limited distribution, whose herd book is kept by the Association Nazionale della Pastorizia.
National Cattle Association Italian National Association of Sheep Breeders. In 1973, the Austrian studbook was created.
In 2012, the registered population of Austria was between 2,780 and 3,500, and the total population was estimated at 12,000. Read more about this breed below.
Characteristics of the Tiroler Steinschaf sheep
The Tiroler Steinschaf sheep is a medium to large sized animal with a good appearance. Coat color can be gray, black or white. And the face is usually black.
The original animals have very hard hooves supported by very thin but strong legs. Their head is relatively small and their nose is straight.
Their ears are short and pointed, while their tail is long and thin. The ram and the sheep usually have horns.
The average live weight of sexually mature Tyroler Steinschaf rams is around 90 kg. And sexually mature ewes weigh about 70 kg. Photos and information from ansi.okstate.edu, Petmapz and Wikipedia.
Advantages
The Tiroler Steinschaf sheep is a dual purpose animal. It is grown both for meat production and for wool production.
Special Notes
Tiroler Steinschaf sheep are tough animals. They have a coarse, double-coated fleece that can be any color and any brand.
They are very hardy and ideal for living in the high mountains of the Eastern Alpine regions.
The breed is currently cultivated for meat and wool production. However, check out the complete profile of this breed of sheep in the following table.
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| Breed name | Tyrolean Steinschaf |
| another name | Also known as the Tyrolean Stone Sheep |
| Purpose of the breed | meat, wool |
| Special Notes | Very sturdy and strong, durable, fleece lined, ideal for living in the high mountains of the eastern alpine regions, dual purpose animals, suitable for meat and wool production. |
| Breed size | medium to large |
| The weight | 70 to 90 kg |
| horns | Yes |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| Color | Can be grey, black or white |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | Austria |
