The Marwari is an Indian breed of domestic sheep. It originates in, and is named for, the Marwar region of south-western Rajasthan, in the north-west of India. It is reared in the five principal districts of Marwar – Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Pali – and also in some neighbouring districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.[4]
Conservation status | FAO (2007): not at risk[1]: 60 |
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Country of origin | India |
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Use | wool |
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Wool colour | white[5] |
Face colour | black[5] |
Horn status | hornless in both sexes |
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The Marwari is a small sheep, standing approximately 60 cm at the withers. It has white body and a black face. It is a polled breed – both sexes are without horns. The ears are unusually small, and are tubular in shape.[4]
The Marwari sheep is raised for its wool, which is of coarse or carpet quality. Fleeces weigh about 1.8 kg on average.[5]