At hte start of the 20th century, the Karakachans were typical nomadic shepherds. They grazed their sheep only on natural pastures which were in different places in the two main seasons, often at a considerable distance.

Horses and sheep were of primary importance, since they provided almost allfood,clothing, furnishings and transportation. The Karakachan sheep and horse areamong the earliest breeds, and are perfectly suited to the nomadic way of life.The main trades of the Karakachans - sheep-breeding and dairy-farminghad aseries of specific features. Karakachanska sheep: is characterised by black or black???brown colour. Estimated population size is lower than 1000. This strain is kept under nomad system. The name came from the Karakachans, Balkan nomad people.