This breed was originally present in the Bavarian Alps, mainly in the Berchtesgaden zone. These animals perfectly adapt to the rigid conditions of the high mountains, thanks to their hard hooves, sure-footedness, incredibly hardiness, and good resistance to climate change. Their breeding contributes to the conservation of the traditional landscapes of mountain pastures that are found in the highest regions where cows and other breeds of sheep do not go. Furthermore, with their presence these sheep compact the pasture’s soul and protect them from erosion.