Weißes Bergschaf

Weißes Bergschaf is the white mountain sheep of the eastern Alps, related to the Tiroler Bergschaf and shaped by German, Austrian, and South Tyrolean breeding traditions. It is a large, white, polled sheep with long, drooping ears, a strong frame, and white wool with a slightly wavy character. Its background includes alpine landrace sheep and Bergamasca influence, giving it more size and production capacity than smaller primitive mountain breeds.

Flocks use Weißes Bergschaf for landscape grazing, meat, and maternal productivity in mountain and foothill systems. The breed's aseasonal breeding tendency and good growth can be useful, but big ewes need adequate forage, safe lambing areas, and attention to foot strength on wet ground. Breeders should select for udders, lamb vigor, sound legs, and manageable wool. It is a practical alpine production sheep, not only a heritage display animal.

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