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Berrichon du Cher sheep
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Berrichon du Cher sheep

Place of Origin France
Origin The Berrichon du Cher was established in the Berry region of France. The original breed was crossed with a Merino in the mid-1780's. Further improvements were made in the 1800's with the introduction of the Dishely Leicester.
Purpose Meat, Fiber
Characteristics The Berrichon due Cher is a polled, white-faced sheep with a medium fleece of high quality. Their body is compact, well-muscled, and medium to large in status. They are used primarily as a terminal sire. Both sexes are polled (hornless). This breed has medium wool, displays white and is uni-coloured. The rams weigh 110 kg (240 lb) and ewes weigh 70 kg (150 lb) on average. At the withers, rams grow to 73 cm (29 in) and ewes to 68 cm (27 in).
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