General Information

Species

Sheep

Synonym

Changluk, Hunyia

Breeding Tract

Leh (Jammu & Kashmir)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Durbuk & Nyoma Blocks

Main Use

Fibre – Wool; Food – Meat

Origin

The Changthang Is Derived From A Tibetan Word Meaning Northern Plains (Chang= Northern, Thang= Plains). The Breed Has Been Developed Through Selection By The Shepherd Community.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Well Adapted To The Adversities Of Snow.

Morphology

Colour

White Coloured Coat With Brown Patches On Eyelids, Legs, Ears, Muzzle, Hocks And Hooves.

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Long, Curving Backward, Downward, Forward And Upward.

Visible Characteristics

Stongly Built Animals With Good Fleece Covers Of Extraordinarily Long Staple. Legs, Face And Tail Are Devoid Of Wool. Ears Are Drooping And Medium In Size.

Hair Or Wool

Wool

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet