General Information

Species

Sheep

Breeding Tract

Kinnaur, Shimla, Lahul & Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)

Main Use

Fibre – Wool; Food – Meat; Pelt

Comment On Main Use

Mainly Apparel / Superior Carpet Type Wool, Followed By Meat.

Origin

The Name Is Derived From Its Native Tract I.E. Rampur Sub-Division Of Shimla District

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

Fleece Colour Is Predominantly White With Brown Extremities Including Face, Neck, Belly And Legs. About 21% Animals Are Black.

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Curling Backward, Downward And Outwards. Medium To Large(15-25cm) In Size.

Visible Characteristics

Medium Sized Animals. Ears Are Flat And Drooping. Roman Nose. Fleece Is Of Medium Quality And Dense. Legs, Belly And Face Are Devoid Of Wool.

Hair Or Wool

Wool

Fiber Type

Medium