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Cyprus fat-tailed sheep
The Cyprus fat-tailed sheep breed is historically significant and holds a paramount position in the sheep flocks of Northern Cyprus. The breed is highly resistant, capable of enduring the harsh environmental conditions found in Cyprus. However, in extensive rearing systems where rangelands are degraded and water availability is limited, their milk yield may be lower. Despite this, the milk obtained from this breed is crucial for producing Halloumi, one of Cyprus's most exported dairy products.

The DAD-IS system (Domestic Animal Diversity Information System) and the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) indicator are programs that monitor the global population of local breeds. The classification of the Cyprus fat-tailed sheep as being at a high risk of extinction and marked as the red level signifies its vulnerable status in terms of conservation and sustainability.

Qualitative traits in Cyprus fat-tailed sheep
It was found that in female Cyprus fat-tailed sheep, white, white-black, and brown coat color patterns were the common ones recorded with proportions of 75, 12.5, and 12.5% respectively. While 67% of males were white-black and 33% in white coat color.

From standpoint of fleece all male Cyprus fat-tailed sheep  are characterized by white fleece, while females had a range of fleece colors with the majority in white (75%) followed by pale greyish brown in 18.75% and fawn fleece in 6.25%.

Quantitative morphological traits
Male Cyprus fat-tailed sheep had higher values for wither height, heart girth, chest width, hip height, foreleg length, compact index, area index, and body weight than females.