American
Американський
Meat
Fur / Pelt
Dual-purpose
Recognition:
ARBA
Developed in the USA in 1917, specifically for dual-purpose meat and fur utility. Has a mandolin body shape.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Large
- Purpose
- Dual-purpose
- Buck weight
- 4.1–5 kg
- Doe weight
- 4.5–5.4 kg
- Adult weight
- 4.5 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 9 kits
- Meat yield
- 58%
- Slaughter age
- 14 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- semi arch
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- US
- Recognised
- 1917
Colours
blue
white
Temperament
docile
Notable facts
The 'Blue' variety is noted for having the deepest, richest blue color of any recognized breed.
Breeding recommendations
- Mature weight 4.0–5.5 kg.
- Kindling interval 42–80 days depending on farm system intensity.
- Wean at 28–35 days.
- Doe-buck ratio 10:1.
- Select for the characteristic mandolin body shape to maximize meat yield.
