Drenthe Heath

The Drenthe Heath Sheep (Drents Heideschaap, Dutch) is a domesticated breed of sheep originating in the Netherlands. It is raised primarily for vegetation management.[1]

Drenthe Heath Sheep
Other namesDrents Heideschaap
Country of originNetherlands
Usevegetation management
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    50 kg (110 lb)
  • Female:
    45 kg (99 lb)
Height
  • Male:
    52 cm (20 in)
  • Female:
    47 cm (19 in)
Horn statusRams are horned and ewes can have horns or are polled (hornless)

It is said to be the oldest surviving breed of sheep in Europe. Approx. 4000BCE they were introduced to Drenthe. The breed probably came with settlers from France.[2]

References
  1. "Drents Heideschaap/Netherlands". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  2. Administrator. "English breed description". www.drentsheideschaap.nl. Retrieved 2016-12-25.


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