Polish Mountain  sheep Polish Mountain  sheep
Polish Mountain  sheep
Polish Mountain  sheep
Polish Mountain  sheep

Polish Mountain

Polish Mountain Sheep evolved from the old Carpathian Cakiel, and especially one of its varieties - the primative Podhale sheep. The breed can be found in the whole Polish part of the Carpathian mountains; however, it is most frequently found in the Podhale region near the town of Nowy Sacz, where the breed traditionally originates. It has a light build, thin but strong legs and narrow rump.

Polish Mountain sheep are milked. The milk yield is 50 to 100 liters per lacation and 40 to 80 liters in a milking period of 150 days with a fat content of 7 to 8%. Meat production is rather poor. The wool is white and coarse, suitable for carpet manufacture. The thatch-like coat consists of loose locks, with a characteristic parting line along wthe back.

Breed category: carpet wool, dairy / Distribution: Europe