Breeds of Sheep

1. Breeds of Sheep Northeastern Agricultural Education Mr. Caffee

2. Cheviot • Originated in Scotland • Resistant to cold, windy conditions • White, wool free faces • Long wool type • Wool has a helical crimp • Tend to be resistant to worms and footrot

3. Columbia • Developed by the US Department of Ag • Developed to thrive on Western ranges • Produce medium wool and large amounts of meat

4. Corriedale • Developed in New Zealand & Australia • Dual purpose breed • Produces bulky, high density wool • Most popular breed in South America

5. Dorset • Originated in Europe • Medium-sized breed with high quality, white wool • Most popular white-faced breed in the United States • Horned and polled varieties exist

6. Hampshire • Originated in Hampshire, England • Black face and legs • Mild demeanor • Unbroken wool cap should extend from the neck over the forehead

7. Jacob • Originated in England • Two, four, or six horns • Black and white fleece • Fleece is highly sought after • Unimproved breed

8. Lincoln • Originated in England • The largest breed of sheep • Long-wooled breed • White faces • Pronounced forelock between the ears

9. Merino • Originated in Australia • Primarily a wool breed • White-faced • Most popular breed in Australia • High quality wool used in the textile industry

10. Oxford • Originated in England • Second largest sheep breed • Meat-type breed • Tends to forage for its own food • White with black ears and bridge of nose

11. Rambouillet • Originated in Spain • Shipped to France in 1801 • White in color

12. Southdown • Developed in England • Well suited to farm flock production • Gray face with white body • Adapted to wet conditions

13. Suffolk • Originated in England • Most popular breed in the US today • Produce large amounts of meat • White with black faces and legs