Alpaca wool weighs less than sheep wool and is more expensive. It also has hollow fibers, resulting in a softer, less itchy material. Sheep wool is cheaper than alpaca wool and more elastic, making...

Sheep are farm animals without equal. They have formed a special, mutually beneficial partnership with humans that goes back centuries. Every prospective farmer can see potential in owning sheep, but...

Merino wool comes from Merino sheep, a breed popular throughout Australia and New Zealand. This type of wool is superior because of its soft and luxurious feel, paired with doing well in both wet and...

The origin of the Blackface breed of sheep is shrouded in mystery but this distinctive sheep can be found in large numbers throughout the United Kingdom and has been used for both meat production and...

The California Variegated Mutant or CVM, is a multi-colored version of a Romeldale sheep. CVM sheep have unique color and pattern variations, and wool that changes color as they age. They are one...

Known as sheep that always smile, Babydoll sheep have teddy bear faces, and ultra-soft fleece. They are often kept as pets and widely used in 4-H projects due to how easy they are to care for. If...