The city is known for its local Mehsani breed of buffalos.

A local breed of horse, known as Murgese, has been husbanded here since the 16th century.

The arms show a black horse of the local breed (Lyngshest) on a silver background.

The sum is especially known for a local breed of goats.

They were bigger than the local breed of raven.

The sport made its debut with average local breeds, which were working horses.

For smaller operations, local breeds of various types may be used.

There is also a local breed of horse, the Faroe pony.

Improved breeds of sheep have been developed which are more productive than the local breed.

In contrast, the population crossed with local breeds is much higher around 130 000 animals.