The German Blackhead Meat Sheep (Deutsches Schwarzköpfiges Fleischschaf) was developed in the 19th century by crossing North German landrace sheep with imported Suffolk and Southdown sheep. It was bred specifically for meat production, is particularly robust, fertile, and grows quickly. Typical characteristics include a black head and black legs with a white body. The animals are robust and adaptable. Today, the breed has become rare. It is specifically maintained through conservation breeding and is an important part of historical meat sheep breeds in Germany.
The Bentheim Landrace sheep (Bentheimer Landschaf) is an old German landrace breed that originated mainly in northwestern Germany. The sheep were kept for meat, milk, and wool. They are undemanding and very robust. They are typically white in color with a distinctive face with dark markings. The breed was once widespread, but is now rare and is being deliberately preserved through conservation breeding. The Bentheim Landrace is the largest landrace breed. The animals still perform important tasks in land management, especially in nature reserves.