Priangan sheep

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The Priangan (also known as Garut) is a breed of sheep found in west Java, Indonesia. The breed is used primarily for ram fighting and meat. It is a variety of Javanese Thin-tailed. Africander and Merino breeding may have been introduced in the 19th century.

They are usually black or pied, occasionally individuals will be grey or tan. Rams are horned and ewes are polled (hornless). Individuals often lack external ears. The rams are selected for size, horn size, and fighting ability.

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