Gentile di Puglia
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The Gentile di Puglia is a breed of domestic sheep indigenous to southern Italy.[3][4] It originates from the Tavoliere di Foggia, a large plain in the northern part of Puglia, and is raised mainly in that region; a few are found in neighbouring regions.[4] The Gentile di Puglia is sometimes known as the Merinos d'Italia, or Italian merino.[4]
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Conservation status | FAO (2007): not at risk[1] |
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Other names | Merinos d'Italia |
Country of origin | Italy |
Distribution | Puglia and neighbouring regions |
Standard | MIPAAF |
Use | wool |
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Wool color | white |
Face color | white |
Horn status | males horned, females usually hornless |
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