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Jezersko–Solčava sheep
| Place of Origin | Slovenia |
| Origin | The Jezersko–Solčava sheep (German: Kärntner Brillenschaf or Seeländer Schaf, Slovene: jezersko-solčavska ovca) is a breed of domestic sheep from the regions of Jezersko and of Solčava, formerly in the Austrian Empire, now in Slovenia. It is raised also in parts of Austria, Germany and Italy; a small number were imported to Serbia in 1991. The Jezersko–Solčava sheep results from cross-breeding the Tiroler Steinschaf with the Italian Bergamasca and Padovana breeds. It is raised both for meat and for its wool, of which it yields 4–5 kg per year. The wool is fine and of good quality. At the end of 2013 the population reported from Slovenia was 17,200; Austria reported 5112–6500, Germany 727 and Italy 4973. |
| Purpose | Meat |
| Characteristics | The Jezersko–Solčava sheep has black patches around the eyes, which may give it the appearance of wearing glasses. It has a markedly convex profile and is lop-eared; the lower part – from one to two thirds – of the ears is black. The lips and chin may be flecked with black; the coat is otherwise white. Both sexes are polled (hornless). The hooves are strong. Ewes lamb twice a year, with a twinning rate of 70%. Weight - Male: 75–80 kg (165 - 175 lb) - Female: 55–65 kg (120 - 140 lb) Height - Male: 81 cm (32 in) - Female: 75 cm (30 in) Wool colour: white Face colour: white, black patches around the eyes |
