Jezersko–Solčava

The Jezersko–Solčava is a breed of domestic sheep from the eastern Alpine region of Europe. Until the outbreak of the First World War it was the most numerous sheep breed in southern Carinthia, in Friuli and in Slovenia. Its name derives 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. It may also be known as the German: Kärntner Brillenschaf, Seeländer Schaf or Villnösser Schaf.

Jezersko–Solčava
Other names
  • Kärntner Brillenschaf
  • Brillenschaf
  • Seeländerschaf
  • Villnösser Schaf
  • Fiemmese
  • Tingola
  • jezerskosolčavska
  • jezersko-solčavska ovca
  • jezerka
Country of originAustrian Empire
Distribution
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Serbia
  • Slovenia
Usedual-purpose, meat and wool
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    75–80 kg
  • Female:
    55–65 kg
Height
  • Male:
    81 cm
  • Female:
    75 cm
Wool colorwhite
Face colorwhite, black patches around the eyes
  • Sheep
  • Ovis aries
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