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Changthangi |
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Distribution : The breed is also
known as Pashmina due to the ability of the
breed to produce longer and finer pashmina
on the sides and shoulders. Pashmina goats
are mostly reared in Ladakh, Lahul and Spiti
valleys and its neighboring areas of
Himachal Prades. Large herds of this breed
are found in the Changthang region of Ladakh
at an elevation of 4,000 meters. |
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Breed
Characteristics |
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Size (Average) |
Adult Male |
Adult Female |
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Body weight (kg) |
20 |
19.8 |
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Body length (cm) |
49 |
52.5 |
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Chest Girth (cm) |
63 |
65 |
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Conformation |
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Medium sized animals. Half of the animals
are white, the rests are black, grey or
brown. Both sexes have large horns, turning
outward, upward and inward to form a semi
circle, but a wide variation exists in both
shape and size. The breed looks pretty
having fast movements and are used for
transport in hilly areas. Body is covered
with long coarse hair including the facial
areas. |
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Performance |
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Apart from meat, the breed is highly prized
for pashmina. The fine costly hair is
harvested once a year, generally in
June/July, either by shearing or by combing.
Average production of pashmina is 215 g with
a variation range of 70-500 g per goats.
Used for making Kashmir "Rug or Shawl" of
high quality. |
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