A breed of dairy sheep of the Near-Eastern fat-tailed type, and the most widely distributed non-European dairy breed. It is known by many other names, among them Arab, Baladi, Deiri, Gezirieh, Ivesi, Shami and Syrian, and is usually white with a brown head and legs.
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thought to originate in the historic region of Mesopotamia
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thought to originate in the historic region of Mesopotamia
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The Awassi is a breed of dairy sheep of Near-Eastern fat-tailed type.
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milk, meat, wool
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tolerant of extreme temperatures
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The breed also has the advantage of natural hardiness and grazing ability.
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