Afghan Arabi

Afghan Arabi
Country of origin	Afghanistan
Use	Meat
Traits
Height	Female: 48 cm (19 in);
Wool color	Grey or black
Face color	White
Horn status	Both sexes are polled (hornless)
	Sheep; Ovis aries;

Afghan Arabi is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Afghanistan. They are a member of the fat-rump breeds of sheep. The wool is carpet quality and the Arghan Arabi are raised for their meat.^[1]

Characteristics

Both sexes are polled (hornless) and have long pendulous ears. Typically, this breed is grey or black with white displayed on the face.^[1] The average height of mature ewes is 48 cm (19 in).^[2]

References

1 2 "Afghan Arabi". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
↑ "Afghan Arabi/Afghanistan". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service. Retrieved 2009-05-12.

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[OKState-1] 1 2 "Afghan Arabi". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2009-05-12.

[DADIS-2] "Afghan Arabi/Afghanistan". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service. Retrieved 2009-05-12.