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'''Gaddi''' is a [[breed]] of domesticated sheep found in [[India]]. They are one of eight different breeds of sheep found in the northern temperate area of India.<ref name="Wool">
{{cite web
|url=http://www.cswri.res.in/breed_profiles.asp
|work=Breeds Profile
|title=Gaddi
|publisher=Central Sheep and Wool Institute, India
|accessdate=2014-09-18}}</ref> The Gaddi is raised primarily for its [[wool]].<ref name="DAD-IS">
{{cite web
|url=http://dad.fao.org/
|title=Gaddi/India
|work=Breed data sheet
|publisher=Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service
|accessdate=2014-09-18}}</ref>

==Characteristics==
The Gaddi ram is horned while the ewes are found horned only 10 - 15% of the time. The tail is small and thin.<ref name="Wool"/> The breed is considered medium-sized. The Gaddi ewe averages 56 cm at the withers and weighs on average 26.5 kg. Lambs at birth weigh 2.5 kg and there is no difference in average birth weight between rams or ewes. This breed is small in size. It is strong and a good climber. Ears are also short. Fleece is fine and can grow up to 5m length. Fleece is clip three times a year (Feb, June and October). Fleece yield is 1–1.5kg/year. Wool is used for making shawls and blankets.<ref name="DAD-IS"/>

Generally, the breed is uncolored and white. Occasionally, the Gaddi can be found mixed tan, brown and black.<ref name="Wool"/>

==References==
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[[Category:Sheep breeds]]
[[Category:Sheep breeds originating in India]]
[[Category:Himachal Pradesh]]

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