Animals

Cheval du Vercors (de Barraquand)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Français. Cheval du Vercors (de Barraquand) Utilisation: Cheval adapté au terrains difficiles telles que la pente, les pelouses d’altitude, les zones à faible rentabilité agricole et au climat rude des Préalpes participant au maintien des espaces ouverts par le pâturage. Cheval remarquable par sa polyvalence au dressage, sa … Read more

Marron des Aravis (F)

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Utilisation: La Marron des Aravis est appréciée pour son caractère sympathique. Les animaux restent groupés en estive. Au niveau de la reproduction: cette brebis est rustique et se désaisonne naturellement. Bonne prolificité, facilité d’agnelage et précocité sexuelle.Excellentes aptitudes bouchères:agneaux bien conformésSon aptitude lainière est moyenne: 1kg environ par tonte (une fois par an). La laine, … Read more

Abondance (F)

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Utilisation: L’Abondance a donné naissance aux fromages AOC Reblochon et Abondance. Plus généralement son lait est aussi utilisé dans la fabrication d’autres fromages savoyards de renom. Elle est notamment utilisée avec la Tarine pour la fabrication du Beaufort AOC, mais aussi depuis peu, de la Tome des Bauges, AOC plus récente et des IGP Tomme … Read more

Chèvre des Savoie (F)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Français. Chèvre des Savoie (F) Utilisation: Le lait est utilisé pour fabriquer des fromages lactiques, des tommes de chèvre mais aussi le fameux Chevrotin. C’est une race rustique de montagne qui sait valoriser les alpages savoyards.

Grivette (F)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Français. Grivette (F) Utilisation: Sa rusticité lui permet de valoriser des zones difficiles lorsqu’elle n’est pas en période de forts besoins alimentaires. Ses capacités laitières et bouchères en font un animal mixte. Comme pour la plupart des races rustiques, la longueur des carcasses et des gigots est souvent … Read more

Bardigiano (I)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Bardigiano (I) Utilisation: Chevaux de bât et de trait, tourisme (trekking), production de viande, cheval de selle, travaux agricoles

General: Goats in the Alpine region

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General: Sheep in the Alpine region

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General: Dogs in the Alpine region

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General: Horses in the Alpine region

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In General: Domestic Chicken in the Alps

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In General: Goose in the Alps

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In General: Goose in the Alps Distribution in the past and today: All of the Alps Razširjenost nekoč in danes: Celotna alpska regija Utilisation: Viande, graisse, foie gras, plumes, animaux de garde qui attirent l’attention par leurs cris. Production: jusqu’à 60 œufs, 5,5 à 7,5 kg de poids mort.

In General: Donkeys in the Alps

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37 General: The pig in the Alpine region

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General: Rabbits in the Alpine region

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Distribution in the past and today: The Grey and White Vienna rabbits are considered the only native rabbit breeds of Austria. The Grigio di Carmagnola is the only Italian rabbit breed with ties to the Alpine region. No native rabbit breeds are known in the German Alpine region (Bavaria). Switzerland: four native breeds are known: … Read more

General: Turkeys in the Alpine region

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In General: Ducks in the Alpine region

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Distribution in the past and today: All of Europe; today there are only a few races in small numbers Razširjenost nekoč in danes: Vsa Evropa; danes je ostalo le še nekaj pasem v majhnem številu. Utilisation: Oeufs, viande, plumes Bildtitel: Hausente; Quelle: https://pixabay.com Picture Title: Domestic Duck; Source: https://pixabay.com Titre de l'image: Canard domestique; Source … Read more

Schwarzes Alpenschwein (A, CH, D, I)

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Utilisation: Grâce à leur constitution légère et robuste, les cochons Noirs des Alpes sont faits pour le pâturage en montagne. Grâce à leur couleur foncée, ils ne sont pas sujets aux coups de soleil et peuvent – contrairement aux races modernes – rester dehors toute la journée. Grâce à leur rusticité et à leur robustesse, … Read more

Allgemeines: Voralpine Landgänse

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Allgemeines: Voralpine Landgänse Utilisation: Non engraissée, l’oie de campagne femelle pèse environ 4,5 à 6 kg (poids vif), et jusqu’à 7 kg pour l’oie de campagne mâle. L’engraissement permet d’atteindre un poids de 9 à 10 kg.

General: Cattle in the Alpine region

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Landente, österreichische (mit und ohne Haube) (A)

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Landente, österreichische (mit und ohne Haube) (A) Distribution in the past and today: The race is a mutant of the common Landente and is known since centuries in most of Europe as a domestic and economy animal. The Haubenenten decorated with a cap of feathers on the head are known since a long time and … Read more

Tiroler Steinschaf (A)

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Tiroler Steinschaf (A) Distribution in the past and today: Today, the breed Tyrolese Steinschaf is mainly found in Ziller Valley and Eas Tyrol, but also in Salzburg, Voralberg, Styria and Carinthia.

Pommernente (CH,D)

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Pommernente (CH,D) Distribution in the past and today: Originally in Vorpommern and Uckermark, today in all of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Utilisation: Viande et œufs Ils libèrent aussi les jardins de leurs escargots.

Süddeutsches Kaltblut

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Süddeutsches Kaltblut Utilisation: Cheval de travail Aujourd’hui surtout cheval de loisirs comme animal de trait lourd

Walliser Schwarznasenschaf (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Walliser Schwarznasenschaf (CH) Distribution in the past and today: The breed makes up for approx. 17% of the whole herdboock population and is particularly bred in Upper Valais. Centre of breeding is the valley of the Visp with its side valleys.

Spiegelschaf (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Spiegelschaf (CH) Distribution in the past and today: Since the beginning of the conservation project in 1986 with 10 ewes and 3 rams from 3 breeders, the number of breeder has been increasing to 180 in German-speaking Switzerland, but also in other cantons. Utilisation: Brebis

Saaser Mutte (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Saaser Mutte (CH)

Walliser Landschaf (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Walliser Landschaf (CH) Distribution in the past and today: In 1985 when the breed was nearly extinct, PSR started a conservation project. Today, the breed is spread in entire Switzerland with stable population development.

Engadinerschaf (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Engadinerschaf (CH) Distribution in the past and today: Red Engadine is today bred in whole Switzerland, whereby population numbers are increasing. Animals are mostly kept as hobby or by part-time farmers. Utilisation: Brebis ; très rarement aussi en brebis laitière

Capra Grigia (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Capra Grigia (CH)

Berner Sennenhund (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Berner Sennenhund (CH) Utilisation: Chien d’utilité polyvalent et chien de famille

Hinterwälder (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Hinterwälder (CH) Utilisation: La vache d’Hinterwald est réputée pour sa rusticité, sa résistance aux maladies et sa longévité. Elle atteint facilement entre 15 et 18 ans. Grâce à son ossature légère, elle peut paître même sur les herbages les plus escarpés. Son faible poids et … Read more

Evolèner Rind (CH)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Evolèner Rind (CH) Utilisation: Compte tenu de sa taille réduite, la performance laitière de l’évolénarde est remarquable, avec entre 2’500 et 3’500 litres de lait par lactation. Race classique à deux fins, l’évolénarde compte parmi ses atouts, grâce à sa musculature développée, un rendement respectable … Read more

Bela Krajina Pramenka (Sl)

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Bela Krajina Pramenka (Sl) Distribution in the past and today: It was originally found on both sides of the river Kolpa, amongst others in the Karst Mountains in the region of Bela Krajina.

Istrska pramenka (Sl)

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Istrska pramenka (Sl) Distribution in the past and today: It is found in Senozece, Obrov and Crni kal (South-West-Slovenia).

Jezersko-solcavska ovca (Sl)

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Jezersko-solcavska ovca (Sl) Distribution in the past and today: Jezersko-solcavska ovca is found throughout Slovenia, with main distributionarea in Jezersko and Solcava in North Slovenia (Stein Alps).

Villnösser (I)

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Villnösser (I) Distribution in the past and today: The Carinthian type was widely spread for a long time in Friuli Region, Carintha and Slovenia. Today, animals are mainly found in the Dolomite valleys Val Badia, Val di Funes and d’Ega and in Trento Province as well as in the valley Val di Fiemme and Valsugana

Varesina (I)

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Varesina (I) Distribution in the past and today: It is found in Lombardy, in the Province of Varese, in the communities of Travedono and Biandronno.

Tacòla (I)

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Tacòla (I) Distribution in the past and today: The breed is found throughout Piedmont, mainly, however, in Vercelli and Biella Provinces.

Savoiarda (I)

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Savoiarda (I) Distribution in the past and today: The breed was formerly spread all over the whole Alpine region. The present area of distribution is in the Province of Torino (Piedmont) in teh valley die Susa, Pellice, Chisone, Lanzo and the surroundings of Giaveno.

Sambucana (I)

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Sambucana (I) Distribution in the past and today: Distribution area is in Cuneo Province in Piedmont, main area Valle Stura and Valle Gesso.

Saltasassi (I)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Saltasassi (I) Distribution in the past and today: Nowadays the last specimens are to be found in Val Isorno, Comuni di Altoggia, Montecrestese and the plains of Domodossola.

Rosset (I)

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Rosset (I) Distribution in the past and today: The present are of distribution of the few remaining animals is in Valle d’Aosta (Aosta Valley), Val Grisanche, Val di Rhemes and Val Savaranche.

Plezzana (I)

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Plezzana (I) Distribution in the past and today: At present the breed comes from Valle dell’Isonzo in the border region to Slovenia, with the town of Plezzo, today named Bovec and part of Slovenia.

Lamon (I)

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Lamon (I) Distribution in the past and today: It’s originated in Veneto Region. The breeds’ present area of distribution is the community of Lamon, in Belluno Province, and Fierozzo, in Valle dei Mokeni, Trento Province.

Garessina (I)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Garessina (I) Distribution in the past and today: Main area of distribution is in Piedmont and Liguria in Cueno and Savona Provinces in the valley of Tanaro, Negrone and Casotto.

Frabosana (I)

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Frabosana (I) Distribution in the past and today: The breed is found in Cuneo and Torino Provinces in different valleys, in the valleys of Monregalesi and the Ligurian Alps, and in the surroundings of Alessandrino.

Finarda (I)

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Finarda (I) Distribution in the past and today: Main areas of distribution are the plains of Piedmont and Lombardy.

Corteno (I)

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Corteno (I) Distribution in the past and today: Lombardy Region, Brescia Province in the community of Montana di Valle Camomica, Valle die Corteno, Golgi Edolo, and Malanno.

Ciavenasca (I)

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Ciavenasca (I) Distribution in the past and today: Lombardy, in Val Bregaglia in Sondrio Province, Val S. Giacomo and the Chiavenna plain.

Brogne (I)

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Brogne (I) Distribution in the past and today: The area of distribution is found in Venetia region and stretches from la Lessinai plateau close to the mountain Lessini down into the Po lowlands, particulary into theVal Dillasi and the community of Treganno

Brianzola (I)

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Brianzola (I) Distribution in the past and today: Main area of distribution was the triangle of Como, Lecco and Monza and east of Como Lake.

Brentegana (I)

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Brentegana (I) Distribution in the past and today: The area of distribution is in Venetia and Verona Provinces at the foothills of Monte Baldo around Affi and Caprino.

Biellese (I)

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Biellese (I) Distribution in the past and today: Areas of distribution are Piedmont, Aosta Valley and Lombardy

Alpagota (I)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Alpagota (I) Distribution in the past and today: Its original area of distribution is around Alpago mountain area, east of Belluno

Common Alpine (I)

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Common Alpine (I) Distribution in the past and today: Originally widespread throughout the entire Italian Alps, the Alpine foothills, and the adjacent hill country and high plains. Today, it is found in the Piedmont region from Verbano to Cunese. It is also more prevalent in Lombardy on the western shore of Lake Como and in … Read more

Tarentaise (F)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch, Français and Italiano. Tarentaise (F) Utilisation: La race Tarentaise est étroitement associée à des fromages de qualité contribuant notamment à l’image positive des signes officiels de qualité. Le lait de vaches de race Tarentaise est utilisé dans 2 Indications Géographiques Protégées : Tomme et Emmental de Savoie. … Read more

Krainer Steinschaf (D)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Krainer Steinschaf (D) Distribution in the past and today: Border triangle Slowenien, Kärnten, Oberitalien (Triglav Nationalpark, Region Trenta, Julische Alpen, Mont Mangart, Val Resia im Friaul). Also in Germany

Thônes et Marthod (F)

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Distribution in the past and today: Thônes-Marthod descended vorm a bredd from the Mediterranean region; most probably from the fomer Kindom of Piémont-Sardaigne. Utilisation: Cette race est utilisée en croisement pour la production de viande. En race pure le circuit court est privilégié. Entre Savoie, Haute Savoie et Isère, une quinzaine de producteurs font confiance … Read more

Mourerous (F)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Mourerous (F) Distribution in the past and today: Mourerous is found in Provence-Alpes, Côted d’Azur, the Rhône Alpes and Corsica. Main area of distribution was the Provence around 1900. Utilisation: Agneaux à viande, souvent commercialisés sous la label “Agneau de Sisteron” ou “Agneau de l’Adret”.

Brigasque (F)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Brigasque (F) Distribution in the past and today: Brigasque sheep were formerly widely distributed in the whole Roya Valley close to the Italian border, mainly in the canton Tende and in Brique. Brigasque are also found in Italy, where they are often crossbred with Langhe sheep. Utilisation: … Read more

Chèvre du Rove (F)

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Utilisation: Animal de rente pour la viande et les produits laitiers Bildtitel: Gérard JOYON, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Bildtitel: Dirk Beyer, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Bildtitel: Roland Darré, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Bildtitel: Roland Darré, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Villard de Lans (F)

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Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français. Villard de Lans (F) Utilisation: Autrefois utilisée comme animal de trait, fournisseur de lait et de viande, elle est aujourd’hui surtout utilisée pour l’élevage de vaches mères et la production de lait.

Herens (F)

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Herens (F) Utilisation: Le mouton de Frise orientale est réputé principalement pour trois caractéristiques: sa croissance rapide, sa précocité et sa prolificité. La race est toutefois très saisonnée.