Sumavska

The Sumavska, also written Sumava or Sumavka in Czech sources, is a regional sheep breed from the Sumava mountains and Bohemian Forest of the Czech lands. It developed from local mountain sheep with later improvement for fleece and lamb production, producing a hardy, medium-sized animal suited to cool, wet upland grazing. Most Sumavska sheep are white and polled, with a semi-fine to medium fleece and a useful mix of meat, wool, and maternal qualities.

Because the breed is tied to a limited region, many flocks are managed as part of genetic-resource or rare-breed programs. It fits small farms, conservation grazing, and mountain pasture where sheep must walk, forage well, and raise lambs in variable weather. Keepers should pay attention to parasite pressure on lush ground, hoof condition in damp seasons, and sourcing from documented lines so local type is not lost through casual crossing.

Colors: Badgerface, Black, Blackbelly, Broken, Brown, Gray, Grey, Gulmoget, Katmoget, Moorit, Piebald, Red, Roan, Silver, Solid, Spotted, Tan, White, White with Black Points, White with Brown Points