Chios
Synonyms:
Shakiz
Group:
Main Location:
Found in plains and low-hill areas.
Origin:
Derived from a cross of a thin-tailed (Greek Zackel) and a fat-tailed (Karaman) sheep. The first introduction of Chios sheep to Cyprus occurred in 1954 from the Greek island of Chios, hence the name of the breed.
Species: