Gentile di Puglia

Gentile di Puglia
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk
Other namesMerinos d'Italia
Country of originItaly
DistributionPuglia and neighbouring regions
StandardMIPAAF
Usewool
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    67 kg
  • Female:
    43 kg
Height
  • Male:
    71 cm
  • Female:
    62 cm
Wool colorwhite
Face colorwhite
Horn statusmales horned, females usually hornless

The Gentile di Puglia is a breed of domestic sheep indigenous to southern Italy. 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. The Gentile di Puglia is sometimes known as the Merinos d'Italia, or Italian merino.

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