Ruda Sheep
Alpacas
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HoneyBees
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Bison
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Buffalo
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Camels
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Cattle
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Chickens
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Crocodiles & Alligators
Crocs
& Gators

Deer
Deer


Donkeys
Donkeys


Ducks
Ducks


Emus
Emus


Geese
Geese


Goats
Goats


GuineaFowl
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Horses
Horses
Llamas
Llamas
MuskOx
Musk Ox
Ostriches
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Pheasants
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Pigeons
Pigeons
Pigs
Pigs
Emus
Quail
Rabbits
Rabbits
Sheep
Sheep
Snails
Snails
Turkeys
Turkeys
Yaks
Yaks

About Ruda SheepAbout Ruda Sheep



Ruda sheep are found mostly in Albania and Croatia. In 2009, Ruda sheep were the most endangered breed of sheep in the Republic of Croatia. Ruda may be related to Romanian Tsigai Sheep. They are primarily raised for wool. They are well adapted to low temperatures and mountain grazing.  

They have white or blond wool with a pink skin. They have a white head and white spots on their body and head. At the withers, the mature ewes average 55 cm (21.6 inches) and rams 65 cm (25.6 inches). The mature ewes average 38 kg (83.7 lbs) and rams 48 kg (105.8 lbs).