SheepSheep

By: Madison, Klayton, & DacianBy: Madison, Klayton, & Dacian

DomaraDomara Color:Color: black, white, tan and red. black, white, tan and red. Size:Size: tall in shoulders & it’s body is long and oval. tall in shoulders & it’s body is long and oval. Distinguishing Features: Distinguishing Features: Their legs are long but Their legs are long but

strong, and hooves are small.strong, and hooves are small. Origin:Origin: Eastern-Asia and Egypt Eastern-Asia and Egypt Specialties of the breed:Specialties of the breed: The ewes produce a lot of The ewes produce a lot of

milk, enough for two lambs.milk, enough for two lambs. Facts:Facts: 1.The Domara can survive in harsh 1.The Domara can survive in harsh

environments. 2. They have a high level of immunity.environments. 2. They have a high level of immunity.

DomaraDomara

DorsetDorset Color: Color: White and tan. White and tan. Size:Size: Dorset ewes weight between 150-200 and Dorset Dorset ewes weight between 150-200 and Dorset

rams weigh between 225-275.rams weigh between 225-275. Distinguishing FeaturesDistinguishing Features:: Origin: Origin: The origin is unknown. The origin is unknown. Specialties of the breed: Specialties of the breed: The Dorset is one of the only The Dorset is one of the only

breeds that breed out of season.breeds that breed out of season. Temperament: Temperament: The Dorset has a gentle temperament.The Dorset has a gentle temperament. Facts:Facts:1.1. This breed is the number 1 white-faced sheep This breed is the number 1 white-faced sheep

in the U.S. in the U.S. 2. 2. They work well in commercial situations.They work well in commercial situations.

DorsetDorset

HampshireHampshire

Color:Color: White and black. White and black. Size:Size: Weigh between 200-275. Weigh between 200-275. Distinguishing FeaturesDistinguishing Features: : a large open face with mild a large open face with mild

disposition. Face is dark in color.disposition. Face is dark in color. Origin: Origin: Southern England in 1829Southern England in 1829 Specialties of the breed:Specialties of the breed: Rare breed Rare breed Temperament: Temperament: Friendly and intelligent Friendly and intelligent Facts: Facts: 1. 1. Mature ewes yield on average 6 to 10 lbs. Mature ewes yield on average 6 to 10 lbs. 2. 2.

The fleece length is 2 to 3.5 inches long.The fleece length is 2 to 3.5 inches long.

HampshireHampshire

North Country CheviotNorth Country Cheviot

Color:Color: Pure white. Pure white. Size:Size: Ewes weigh around 180 lbs. and rams weigh Ewes weigh around 180 lbs. and rams weigh

around 300 lbs.around 300 lbs. Distinguishing FeaturesDistinguishing Features: : Pointy ears and wool less Pointy ears and wool less

face.face. Origin:Origin: Scotland Scotland Specialties of the breed:Specialties of the breed: Temperament:Temperament: Intelligent and aggressive Intelligent and aggressive Facts:Facts: 1.1. The wool is mainly used for Scottish tweed. The wool is mainly used for Scottish tweed.

2.2.The wool is a favorite of hand spinners. The wool is a favorite of hand spinners.

North Country CheviotNorth Country Cheviot

RackaRacka

Color:Color: Brown and black. Brown and black. Size:Size: 29 inches and 132 lbs. 29 inches and 132 lbs. Distinguishing FeaturesDistinguishing Features: : Long spiral shaped hornsLong spiral shaped horns Origin:Origin: Hungary Hungary Specialties of the breed: Specialties of the breed: It’s spiral horns.It’s spiral horns. Temperament: Temperament: Facts: 1Facts: 1. . It is used for milk. It is used for milk. 2. 2. It is also used for meat.It is also used for meat.

RackaRacka

ShropshireShropshire

Color:Color: White and Black White and Black Size:Size: Weighs 225 to 250 pounds Weighs 225 to 250 pounds Distinguishing Features:Distinguishing Features: Heavy wool Heavy wool Origin:Origin: The counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire The counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire

Shire in central Western England.Shire in central Western England. Specialties of the breed:Specialties of the breed: This sheep is less of an This sheep is less of an

investment in food.investment in food. Temperament: Temperament: Friendly Friendly Facts:Facts: 1.1. Shropshire were shown as all other breeds Shropshire were shown as all other breeds

combined. combined. 2.2.

ShropshireShropshire

TsurcanaTsurcana

Color:Color: TanTan Size:Size: Ewes 88 to 121 pounds and males 132-176 Ewes 88 to 121 pounds and males 132-176

pounds.pounds. Distinguishing Features: Distinguishing Features: Long wavy hair Long wavy hair Origin:Origin: Romania Romania Specialties of the breed:Specialties of the breed: A milk and meat sheep. A milk and meat sheep. Temperament:Temperament: Intelligent and very lively Intelligent and very lively Facts:Facts: 1.1. There are over six million Tsurcana sheep in There are over six million Tsurcana sheep in

Romania. Romania. 2.2. They adopt fast to mountain ranges. They adopt fast to mountain ranges.

TsurcanaTsurcana

Welsh Hill Speckled FaceWelsh Hill Speckled Face

Color:Color: WhiteWhite Size:Size: Fleece weight: 3.3 to 4.4 pounds Fleece weight: 3.3 to 4.4 pounds Distinguishing Features:Distinguishing Features: Black markings on nose, Black markings on nose,

eyes, ears, knees and feet.eyes, ears, knees and feet. Origin:Origin: Wales Wales Specialties of the breed:Specialties of the breed: The sheep has fine fleeceThe sheep has fine fleece Temperament:Temperament: Intelligent Intelligent Facts: Facts: 1.1. The males have horns. The males have horns. 2.2. It is crossed with the It is crossed with the

blue-faced Leicester to produce the Welsh Mule Cross.blue-faced Leicester to produce the Welsh Mule Cross.

Welsh Hill Speckled FaceWelsh Hill Speckled Face