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Sheep Breeds    ›    Dual Purpose Breeds    ›    Targhee

Targhee Sheep Breed Information

Targhee Sheep
The Targhee sheep breed was created by the U.S Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho in 1926 - making the Targhee one of the youngest sheep breeds in the United States. The Targhee sheep breed is a combination of the Columbia, Corriedale and Rambouillet - all white-faced sheep breeds known for their production. The reason for the name "Targhee" stems from the area in which flocks of the experiment station sheep graze during the summertime, which is the Targhee National Forest. Targhee sheep are commonly used for meat production as well as wool production in the US. They have thick, high quality fleece, open faces and are a hardy, adaptable breed. Today the Targhee can primarily be found in South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. They are popular among the northern states since the ranchers in these areas prefer their ratio of fine-long wool and their hardiness in what can be harsh weather conditions.

Dual Purpose Breeds
  • American Miniature Brecknock
  • Columbia
  • Corriedale
  • East Friesian
  • Finnsheep
  • Panama
  • Polypay

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Targhee Sheep - Ewes
A flock of mature Targhee ewes.
Targhee Sheep Flock

Targhee Sheep Breed Information

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 200-300 lb
Ewe 140-200 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 21-25
USDA Wool Grade 58’s-64’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 10-14 lb

YIELD
45-55%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"
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