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Churra
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On the Dehesa de Espinosilla, Palencia, Spain|thumb The Churra is an Iberian type, breed or group of breeds of sheep. The word simply means 'coarse-woolled'. The Churra originates in the Duero Valley in the autonomous community of Castile and León in north-western Spain. In the province of Zamora the milk is used to make Zamorano cheese.

Key facts

Sheep breed.name
Churra
Sheep breed.image
Churra ewes and lambs in Segovia.jpg
Sheep breed.image_caption
Ewes and lambs in Segovia
Sheep breed.status
DAD-IS (2023): not at risk
Sheep breed.maleweight
75 kg
Sheep breed.femaleweight
65 kg
Sheep breed.maleheight
80 cm
Sheep breed.femaleheight
70 cm
Sheep breed.woolcolour
white
Sheep breed.facecolour
black-and-white

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
sheep
Country
Spain
Country of origin
Spain
Image
Churra ewes and lambs in Segovia.jpg
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Commons category
Churra
color
black
litter size
1.48
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  • Churra breeds and types
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On the Dehesa de Espinosilla, Palencia, Spain|thumb The Churra is an Iberian type, breed or group of breeds of sheep. The word simply means 'coarse-woolled'. The Churra originates in the Duero Valley in the autonomous community of Castile and León in north-western Spain. In the province of Zamora the milk is used to make Zamorano cheese.

== Churra breeds and types ==

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