Boer

• Origin - Africa.
• Type - Meat breed.
• Hair - Short, glossy hair that is colored light to dark red on the head and ears and white on the remainder of the body.  A white face blaze should be evident.
• Face/Ear Type - Gently curvingnose, and large, floppy ears (lop ears).
• Important Traits - Meat yield, growth rate, browsing ability, fertility, adaptability to wide climatic conditions, and extended breeding season.