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Polish Mountain Sheep
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Polish Mountain Sheep

Place of Origin Poland
Origin Polish Mountain Sheep, also known as Polska owca górska, evolved from the old Carpathian Cakiel, and especially one of its varieties - the primative Podhale sheep. The breed can be found in the whole Polish part of the Carpathian mountains; however, it is most frequently found in the Podhale region near the town of Nowy Sacz, where the breed traditionally originates.
Purpose Milk, Fiber
Characteristics Polish Mountain sheep are milked. It has a light build, thin but strong legs and narrow rump. The milk yield is 50 to 100 liters per lactation and 40 to 80 liters in a milking period of 150 days with a fat content of 7 to 8%. Meat production is rather poor. The wool is white and coarse, suitable for carpet manufacture. The thatch-like coat consists of loose locks, with a characteristic parting line along the back.
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