Arabi sheep domesticated in the regions of Iran and Iraq in the majority.
Small parts of northeastern Arabia and Egypt have this breed’s influence.
Meat is the only purpose they look into Arabi sheep, though it produces wool.
The breed is imported from Arabia in ancient times.
Arabi sheep characteristics
Arabi sheep are white, but few are black, brown, and mix of both.
Rams have horns, and ewes are polled.
The breed is pretty hardy, as the temperatures here can go up to 41 deg Celcius in summers and in winters up to -26 degree Celcius.
The Mature Arabi Ram can weigh up to 54 kg (119 lb), and ewes weigh around 38 kg (84 lb).
The average height of Ram can reach up to 81 cm at the wither, and ewes can reach up to 71 cm at wither.
Each sheep can produce 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of wool per shearing. The wool has an average diameter of 26.2 micrometers and white.
The rams’ birth weight is about 4.4 kg (9.7 lb), and ewes weigh around 4 kg(8.8 lb).
Litter size is one lamb.
Things to know
Wooled Persian sheep breed of South Africa is originated from Arabi sheep.
The total population of the Arabi sheep increased from 1.4 to 1.5 million from 1990 to 2000.
Brief characteristics of Arabi Sheep
| Breed Name | Arabi Sheep |
| Other Name | – |
| Country/Place of Origin | Iran and Iraq |
| Breed Purpose | Meat |
| Breed Size | Medium |
| Weight Ram(Male) | 54 kg (119 lb) |
| Ewe(Female) | 38 kg (84 lb) |
| Kidding | single |
| Good for Stall Fed | open grazing |
| Climate Tolerance | Native Climates |
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