Graue Gehörnte Heidschnucke

Graue Gehörnte Heidschnucke is a German gray horned heath sheep associated with the heathlands of northern Germany. It is a hardy landrace type, usually horned, with gray fleece and a primitive outline compared with more heavily improved meat breeds. The breed is valued for grazing rough vegetation and maintaining open heath landscapes as much as for conventional farm output.

Management often involves conservation grazing, seasonal outdoor systems, and selection for feet, teeth, lamb survival, and thriftiness. The fleece is generally coarse rather than fine, and meat production is tied to low-input grazing rather than rapid finishing. Keepers should confirm that animals are true to the gray horned heath type, especially where similar heath sheep or crossbred conservation grazers are present.