Serres
History
The Serres breed belongs to the lowland group of even-woolled, thin-tailed sheep. In 2000 ‘STRYMON’ the Agricultural Co-operative of Serres Sheep Breeders was established with the breed’s genetic improvement and promotion in mind.
Morphological Traits
Serres Sheep are of a relatively large size.
Productivity traits
Population*
Classified as ‘Not at Risk’ (2019).
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Sfakia
History
The Sfakia Sheep breed originated on the island of Crete. In recent years a number of Sfakia sheep breeders joined the ‘Co-operative of Sfakia Livestock and Olive Oil Producers’ monitored by the Athens CAGR.
Morphological Traits
The Sfakia are a small sized, coarse-woolled, and thin-tailed mountain type sheep.
Productivity traits
Population*
Classified as ‘Not at Risk’ (2019).
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Pelion
History
The breed belongs to the group of mountain type Zackel sheep. It was first described fairly recently, in the late 1980s. It is mainly bred in the eastern Magnesia prefecture and especially the Pelion mountain region after which it was named.
Morphological Traits
The Pelion breed is a small-sized, coarse-woolled, thin-tailed sheep
Productivity traits
Population*
Classified as ‘Not at Risk’ (2019).
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Kalarrytiko
History
The origin of the Kalarrytiko is attributed to textile merchants and livestock keepers from the village of Syrako (Epirus). It is named after Kalarrytes, a village in the Tzoumerka Mountains (Epirus). Kalarrytiko sheep have great cultural and emotional significance for their traditional breeders who are determined to preserve the breed and invest in modern installations.
Morphological Traits
Kalarrytiko is a small-sized, coarse-woolled, thin-tailed sheep. Its muscular development is typical of meat type breeds.
Productivity traits
Population*
Classified as ‘Not at Risk’ (2019).
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Glossa Skopelos
History
The breed of Glossa Skopelos Sheep derives its name from the homonymous Glossa village on the island of Skopelos. Presently, it is bred on the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos and in the Velestino area.
Morphological Traits
Glossa Skopelos sheep are medium-sized, even-woolled and thin-tailed.
Productivity traits
Population*
Classified as ‘Not at Risk’ (2019).
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