Merinolandschaf

Merinolandschaf
Merinolandschaf at the Freilichtmuseum of Neuhausen ob Eck
Other namesWürttemberger
Country of originGermany
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    125–160 kg
  • Female:
    75–90 kg
Wool colorwhite
Face colorwhite
Notes
dual-purpose, meat and wool

The Merinolandschaf or Württemberger is a 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. It descends from the Merino sheep first brought to Saxony in 1765.

In 2018 a population of 15,378 was reported to DAD-IS.