Arabi sheep

Arabi is a domesticated breed of fat-tailed sheep from southwestern Iran, southern Iraq and northeastern Arabia and Egypt. Though it does grow wool, it is primarily raised for meat.

Arabi
Country of originIran, Iraq
UseMeat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    53.5 kg (120 lb)
  • Female:
    38.2 kg (84 lb)
Height
  • Male:
    81.2 cm (32 in)
  • Female:
    71.6 cm (28 in)
Wool colorWhite
Face colorWhite
Horn statusRams have horns, ewes are polled (hornless)
Notes
Adapted to extreme temperatures and conditions
  • Sheep
  • Ovis aries
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