Marwari sheep

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 [List of List of districts in India|districts in India|districts] of Marwar – Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Pali – and also in some neighbouring districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Characteristics

The Marwari is a small sheep, standing approximately 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.

Use

The Marwari is raised for its wool, which is of coarse or carpet quality. Fleeces weigh about on average.