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Sheep Breeds

BarbadoDeveloped in TexasCross of Barbados Blackbelly and RambouilletTan, tan with a pale or black belly, or piedPrimarily used as trophy game due to its large curled horns

Columbia

Developed in the United StatesFoundation of Lincoln rams on Rambouillet ewesLargest of the crossbred breedsWhite faced, polled breed

DorperFrom South AfricaThick skin that is made up of hair and woolExtremely adaptable with a high ability to flourish, grow and produce and reproduce in irregular and low rainfall events

Dorset

Originated in EnglandHorned and polled strainsAbility to breed out of seasonWhite-faced sheep that produce a light shearing, open fleece

Hampshire

Originated in EnglandRapid growth and muscularityDark brown to black face and legs with a wool cap on head

Rambouillet

Originated in FranceDominant range ewe in the western United StatesWhite-faced breed that is not extremely prolific under range conditions

SouthdownOriginated in EnglandOne of the oldest sheep breedsMedium to small sized with light brown face and legsProduce meaty, light weight carcassesLow maintenance breed

Suffolk

Originated in EnglandBlack head and legs which are free of woolAlert, active sheep that grow very fast and produce lean, muscular carcasses