One of the first breeds to be found in the United States is the Gulf Coast Native sheep breed. For centuries they have been found in the southern areas of the U.S. The Gulf Coast sheep history is unknown, however they do appear to be descendants of stock imported from Spain in the 1500’s. These […]
The Border Leicester sheep breed is one of three distinctive breeds of Leicester in the UK. Matthew and George Culley founded this breed of sheep in Northumberland in England in 1767. It is assumed that the brothers, who were friends of Robert Bakewell, might have created the breed by crossbreeding Teeswater ewes and Leicester rams,
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The Cheviot sheep breed is an alert, active breed that features a white face and compact body. This breed is most popular in England, Scotland, and Wales.
The Shearmaster single-speed electric Oster sheep shears are an excellent choice for those who value performance without breaking the bank. The 3″ single-speed head provides cool-operation during extended periods of use and I was impressed with the improved design of the new case.
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The Romney originated in the Romney Marsh area of England and this breed of sheep can thrive in wet and cold environments. In 1904 Romney sheep were first introduced to the United States. They are average in size and their faces are solid in color.
The Black Welsh Mountain sheep have been around since the Middle Ages, when they were considered a status of wealth and sold by merchants. Breeders in the mid 1900’s started to single out black-fleeced Mountain Sheep in particular, which is why this color has become a prevalent variety.
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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 breeds in the United States. The Targhee breed is a combination of the Columbia, Corriedale and Rambouillet – all white-faced sheep breeds known for their production.
The Columbia sheep breed is the first of several breeds to have been developed in the United States, making it truly All-American. Columbia sheep originated as a result of crossing the Rambouillet and Lincoln in an effort to produce a breed which offered greater quantities of both meat and wool. The goal was to develop
Dorset sheep are famous for their lambing abilities since they are a breed which can lamb up to two times each year. It is also possible for Dorset ewes to lamb year-round as many of them don’t pause their estrus cycle during the warmer months the way other sheep breeds do.
When you think about it the idea for spinning wool probably came easily. At some point in history, someone must have looked at a sheep and thought, “Hmm, all that wool would really keep me warm.” Obviously, though, a pile of freshly-sheared wool doesn’t do anyone much good so the idea to shape sheep wool
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