Merinolandschaf

Merinolandschaf
Ewe lamb at about six months
A ram
Other namesWürttemberger
Country of originGermany
Usedual-purpose, meat and wool
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    125–160 kg
  • Female:
    75–90 kg
Wool colourwhite
Face colourwhite

The Merinolandschaf or Württemberger is a German breed of domestic sheep derived from the Merino. It constitutes about 30% of the sheep population of Germany and is the most common commercial breed of the country. It descends from the Merino sheep first brought to Saxony in 1765.

In 2018 a population of 15378 head was reported to DAD-IS.

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