Sheep breeds India
Sheep breeds India
| Region | Breed name | Origin | Features | |
| 1 | Himalayan | Gaddi | J&K | Fine quality wool |
| Rampur-bushier | J&K | Fine quality wool | ||
| Bhakarwal | J&K | Loei is obtained | ||
| 2 | Western | Lohi | Pakistan | Largest ship |
| Magra or Bikaneri | Rajasthan | Best carpet wool | ||
| Marwari | Punjab,Rajasthan | Black face | ||
| Jaisalmeri | Rajasthan | Desert breed | ||
| Malpura | Rajasthan | Suitable for meat | ||
| Chokla | Rajasthan | Merino of Rajasthan | ||
| 3 | Southern | Deccani | AP, Karnataka,MH | Mutton purpose and weaving rough blankets |
| Nellore | AP | Tallest breed | ||
| Mandya | Karnataka | White in colour | ||
| 4 | Eastern | Shahabadi | UP | Best wool-producing breed in India |
| Hesardale | Developed at Hisar | Bikaneri X Merino |