The Wrzosówka belongs to the Northern type of short-tailed sheep which have been kept for centuries in different regions of Europe, including Northeastern parts of Poland. It is unique among Polish sheep breeds, since it is extremely adaptable to difficult conditions, disease-resistant, and prolific. It is able to reproduce all year round.
Wrzosówka kuulub Põhja-tüüpi lühikese sabaga lammas, mida hoiti sajandeid eri piirkondades Euroopas, sealhulgas kirdeosas Poola. See on unikaalne Poola lambatõugude, kuna see on äärmiselt kohandatav rasketes tingimustes, haiguste teket, ja viljaka.