Category:Zel Sheep

The Zel (also known as Chiva, Iran Thin-tailed, Mazandarani, and Persian Thin-tailed) is found in Mazandaran in northern Iran. It is a carpet-wool breed kept for both meat and milk production. Primarily white they are sometimes seen with coloration on the head and legs. Black, brown or pied animals are also found. The males are horned and the females polled or naturally hornless.