The modern Steinschaf is a robust, small to medium-sized sheep with a coarse, dual-coated fleece, that can be of all colors and markings. It would benefit the breed if it could be kept exclusively on high alpine meadows, in order to retain its excellent characteristics.
Kasuks tõug kui see võiks hoida ainult kõrge alpine heinamaad, et säilitada oma head omadused.