It belongs to the West African Dwarf group of breeds.

The Cameroon Dwarf is a hardy sheep.

Has a hair coat, and in winter grows a fine under-coat; it sheds this in springtime.

Ewes have high prolificacy and mature early; they are capable of producing three crops of lambs every two years.

[2]: 775  Ewes typically weigh between 35 and 50 kilograms (80 and 110 lb), and rams between 45 and 60 kilograms (100 and 130 lb).