Nilgiri hills. Evolved during the 19th century,originated from a crossbred base of unknown levels of inheritance of Coimbatore( local hairy breed), Tasmanian Merino,Cheviot and south Down breeds.
Meat and fine wool
White in colour; brown patches on face and body.
Medium-sized. Roman- nosed. Males and females are polled. Ears are directed outward and backward . Tail is small and thin. Fleece is white ,coarse and hairy
Body weight
Ram : 31 kg Ewe :25 kg
wool yield :0.8 kg