Breeds of Sheep

1. Breeds of Sheep Oak Harbor Agricultural Education Mr. Louis Damschroder

2. Cheviot • Originated in Scotland • 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 • Cross between Ramboullet with Merino

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 England • Medium-sized breed • Most popular white-faced breed in the United States • Horned and polled varieties exist • Breed Anytime

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 Spain • Primarily a fine wool breed • White-faced • High quality wool used in the textile industry • Breed anytime

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

11. Rambouillet • Originated in Spain • Shipped to France in 1801 • White in color • Fine Wool Breed • Breed anytime

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

13. Suffolk • Originated in England • Most popular breed in the US today • Produce large meaty carcasses • White with black open faces and legs