White Polled Heath

The origin of the hardy and frugal breed is northern German counties of Diepholz, Nienburg, Rotenburg. The White Polled Heath is a white, dual-coated, graceful landrace with a small frame. The slender head has small ears that stick out to the side. Both sexes are hornless and have light-colored, hard hoofs. They mature slowly.

The decline of this heath-sheep breed started when it did not pay anymore to take the flocks grazing on the moors. It took the involvement of nature protectors and breeders to save the breed from extinction.

Breed category: landrace, rare, double-coated / Distribution: Europe