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Charmoise sheep

Place of Origin France
Origin The Charmoise is a domesticated breed of sheep originating in the hills of France. The breed was developed in the middle 19th century in the center of France (Loir et Cher) by crossing imported Romney sheep from United Kingdom to ewes from local breeds (Merino, Berrichon,Solognot) . The Charmoise is a meat breed and has been used in the production of continental terminal breeds such as the Charollais and the Rouge.. The population of this breed decreased from over 122,000 in 1993 to over 21,000 in 2001.

The exceptional confirmation of the breed is the principal reason for the success of the Charmoise ram in commercial crossbreeding schemes for the production of quality primestock lamb. It is found in the rougher hill areas of France today where it is bred pure to produce a high quality small lamb. In France it is the only top confirmation breed to be classified as "race rustique" (hardy breed).
Purpose Meat
Characteristics This breed displays white and is uni-coloured. Rams weigh 70 kg (150 lb) and ewes weigh 45 kg (99 lb). At the withers, rams are 65 cm (26 in) and ewes are 60 cm (24 in).
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