Category:Basco-Béarnais Sheep

The Basco-Béarnais Sheep also known in Spain as the Vasca Carranzana) is a dairy breed from the Atlantic Pyrenean region exists in large numbers and there is an established breeding program. However, since the sole purpose of the program is to produce as much milk as possible, other qualities of this rustic type (their imposing horns, for example) are starting to disappear.

Some breeders are beginning to stand up for the preservation of traditional types and the 'Ferme Conservatoire' keeps small groups of this breed in support of this trend.

The breed originated from Basque and Béarnais sheep during the mid 1960's. The males are horned and the females may be either horned or polled.