Northern Temperate Region

1. Gaddi (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh) – Known for wool and meat production.

2. Bhakarwal (Kashmir) – Famous for hardiness and adaptability.

3. Changthangi (Kashmir) – Famous for its fine wool.

4. Rampur Bushair (Himachal Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh) – Dual-purpose, both wool and meat.

5. Kashmir Merino (Kashmir) – Known for fine wool production.

6. Poonchi (Kashmir) – A hardy breed used for wool and meat.

7. Gurez (Kashmir) – Specialized for meat and wool.

8. Karnah (Kashmir) – Raised for wool and meat.

9. Tibetan Sheep (Arunachal Pradesh) – Known for adaptability to harsh climates.

North-Western Arid & Semi-Arid Region

1. Chokla (Rajasthan) – Known for wool and meat.

2. Magra (Rajasthan) – Dual-purpose breed.

3. Malpura (Rajasthan) – Known for its carpet wool.

4. Pugal (Rajasthan) – Raised for fine wool and meat.

5. Marwari (Rajasthan) – Primarily for meat production.

6. Sonadi (Rajasthan) – Known for wool and meat production.

7. Bharat Merino (Rajasthan) – Crossbred for fine wool production.

Southern Region

1. Deccani (Andhra Pradesh) – Known for wool and meat.

2. Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) – Used for both wool and meat.

3. Bellary (Karnataka) – Dual-purpose, both wool and meat.

4. Hassan (Karnataka) – Known for wool and meat production.

5. Kilakarsal (Tamil Nadu) – Dual-purpose, wool, and meat.

6. Vembur (Tamil Nadu) – Known for wool and meat production.

7. Mecheri (Tamil Nadu) – Known for mutton production.

8. Sahabadi (Bihar) – Raised for wool and meat.

9. Ramnad White (Tamil Nadu) – Primarily raised for meat production.

10. Nilgiri (Tamil Nadu) – Raised for both wool and meat.

11. Madras Red (Tamil Nadu) – Popular for meat production, especially in Tamil Nadu.

12. Tirchy Black (Tamil Nadu) – Known for mutton production.

13. Ramanan White (Tamil Nadu) – Raised for meat production.

14. Kenguri (Karnataka) – Known for wool and meat production.

15. Mandya (Karnataka) – Primarily for wool and meat production.

Eastern Region

1. Chotanagpur (Bihar, West Bengal) – Known for wool and meat.

2. Ganjam (Orissa) – Raised for wool and meat production.

3. Balangar (Orissa) – Primarily for meat production.

4. Pattanwadi (Gujarat) – Dual-purpose, used for wool and meat.

5. Jalauni (Uttar Pradesh) – Known for wool and meat production.

Apparel Wool

1. Hissardale – Known for fine wool, imported and bred for quality wool production.

2. Avivastra – Known for fine wool, raised for high-quality textile production.

3. Bharat Merino – Known for high-quality wool, derived from Merino and indigenous breeds.

4. Kashmir Merino – Famous for fine wool production.

Carpet Wool

1. Chokla – Known for its carpet-quality wool.

2. Nali – Raised primarily for carpet wool production.

3. Magra – Known for carpet wool.

4. Ganjam – Raised for its fine carpet wool.

Meat & Carpet Wool

1. Deccani – Dual-purpose breed raised for both wool and meat production.

2. Sahabadi – Known for both wool and meat production.

3. Vembur – Dual-purpose breed raised for wool and meat.

4. Marwari – Raised for both meat and wool production.

Meat

1. Madras Red – Known for meat production, especially in Tamil Nadu.

2. Mechery – Famous for meat production.

3. Ramnad White – Popular for meat, especially in Tamil Nadu.

4. Jaisalmeri – Known for meat production.

Merino

Spain/USSR

Fine wool breed

Rambouillet

USA/France

Fine wool breed

Suffolk

England

Meat breed

Dorset

England

Meat breed

Southdown

England

Meat breed

Corriedale

Australia

Dual-purpose (wool & meat)