Sheep are very friendly and social beings who are rarely aggressive towards humans. However, they make terrible pets for suburban backyards but can do well on farms as companion animals for...

When starting out in sheep farming, it's best to learn the terminology, jargon and phrases used in this field as soon as possible. Many of these terms are unique to sheep. If you go to a stock...

Black Welsh Mountain Sheep are self-reliant and easy to maintain with little management, making them an ideal breed for smallholding and commercial farming. Benefits of this breed include high...

Finnsheep, which originated in the harsh climates of Finland, play a key role in the sheep industry. The breed's gentle disposition, adaptability to a variety of environments, multiple birth...

There are more than 200 breeds of sheep—but not all of them produce the best wool. Breeders have identified a handful of breeds as the best for wool production. These are known as "wool sheep" and...

Gulf Coast sheep have a high tolerance to extreme heat and humidity and natural resistance to parasites, bacteria and disease, making them well-suited to their typical climate in the southern United...