Origin
Where Teddy comes from
Bred on rain-fed marginal land where fodder is limited, which is why the breed stays small and converts feed efficiently rather than growing tall.
Identification
How to recognise the breed
Crossbred animals are routinely sold as pure. These four markers, read together rather than individually, separate the real thing from a lookalike.
- 1Compact, barrel-bodied frame, noticeably short-legged
- 2Small erect or semi-pendulous ears
- 3Straight facial profile without a roman nose
- 4Frequently twins, so does often show a well-developed udder for their size
Temperament & climate
Living with the breed
Active and alert
Lively and quick on their feet. Easy to handle because of their size, but they will find any gap in a fence.
Adaptable, tolerates cold better than most
The most forgiving common breed. Handles the Pothohar winter and the Punjab summer with basic shelter.
Feeding
What it costs to keep
Cheapest breed to keep. Two Teddies cost roughly what one Beetal costs to feed.
- Daily dry matter
- 1.2–1.6 kg
- Concentrate
- 200–300 g
- Cost per day
- PKR 128
- Cost per month
- PKR 3,840
Run your own numbers
The feed calculator builds a ration for this breed at your animal's actual weight and production stage, priced against current shop rates.
Buying
Inspecting a Teddy
- Buy in matched pairs or lots — buyers pay slightly more for uniform groups.
- Prioritise does with a twinning history; that is where the return is.
- Watch for underweight animals sold as young stock. Ask the age from the teeth.
Common faults to check
Overlong legs suggesting crossbreedingPoor twinning lineWeak, narrow chest
