Also Known By: Barbaresca Siciliana, Orecchiuta, Siciliana migliorata

 

Found in Sicily in southern Italy, the Sicilian Barbary was developed from the Tunisian Barbary and the Pinzirita. It is a coarse to medium wool breed kept for both milk and meat production. The Sicilian Barbary is polled and usually has dark spots on the face and legs. The breed has lop ears and stores fat at the base of the tail.

 

 

References

Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.