Rams headbutt to assert dominance over other rams, to assert their rights over a territory, and to fight over ewes during mating season. The ram that wins a headbutting contest wins the right to...

The largest sheep breed in the world is the Suffolk sheep. A Suffolk ram holds the Guinness World Record for largest sheep at 545 pounds and 43 inches tall. Other large sheep breeds include Lincoln...

The smallest mini sheep is the Ouessant sheep, and one of the most popular is the Babydoll Southdown sheep. Mini sheep make great pets, are ideal for hobby farmers, and need less land than full-sized...

Sheep sleep about four hours a day, often laying down but sometimes standing up. They sleep at night, taking short naps rather than one long sleep session. Sheep generally sleep outside in fields,...

Tunis sheep are a large meat breed originating in Tunisia in North Africa. They are excellent grazers and have become prominent in the sustainable agriculture movement as a low-impact method for...

The American Blackbelly sheep are an offshoot of the Barbados Blackbelly sheep. As a hair breed with natural disease resistance, they are easy to manage. With their impressive horns and striking tan...