Category:Balkhi Sheep

The Balkhi is a fat tailed mutton type sheep. It is found in the NWF Province of Pakistan and tribal areas and in adjoining areas of Afghanistan. It is large in size with body color varying from black, tan, gray or a mixture of these. The wool yield is 2.0 kg of coarse wool with a fiber diameter of 43.5u. The ears are moderately long, the body is muscular and compact, with a tucked up fat tail. They have a low fiber density.