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Drenthe Heath Sheep
Drenthe Heath Sheep
Other namesDrents Heideschaap
Country of originNetherlands
Usevegetation management
Traits
Weight
  • Male:

    50 kg (110 lb)

  • Female:

    45 kg (99 lb)

  • Height
    • Male:

      52 cm (20 in)

  • Female:

    47 cm (19 in)

  • Horn statusRams are horned and ewes can have horns or are polled (hornless)
  • Ovis aries
  • The Drenthe Heath Sheep (Drents Heideschaap, Dutch) is a domesticated breedofsheep originating in the Netherlands. It is raised primarily for vegetation management.[1]

    It is said to be the oldest surviving breed of sheep in Europe. Approx. 4000BCE they were introduced to Drenthe. The breed probably came with settlers from France.[2][citation needed]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Drents Heideschaap/Netherlands". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  • ^ Administrator. "English breed description". www.drentsheideschaap.nl. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
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