Berrichon du Cher  sheep Berrichon du Cher  sheep
Berrichon du Cher  sheep
Berrichon du Cher  sheep
Berrichon du Cher  sheep

Berrichon du Cher

The Berrichon du Cher was established in the Berry region of France. The original breed was crossed with a Merino in the mid-1780's. Further improvements were made in the 1800's with the introduction of the Dishely Leicester.

The Berrichon due Cher is a polled, white-faced sheep with a medium fleece of high quality. Their body is compact, well-muscled, and medium to large in status. They are used primarily as a terminal sire.

Breed categories: meat, medium wool