While the stereotypical sheep is white and woolly, some of the largest commercial sheep operations in the world use hairy sheep instead of wooly sheep. Hair breeds, including the Royal White,...
Category: Sheep Breeds
It can be daunting to pick out the best sheep breed if you're just starting out. Different breeds are better for different uses—the best sheep to keep as a pet is not the same as the best sheep to...
Katahdin sheep are an adaptable, low-maintenance hair sheep breed used for meat and milk production. They originated in Maine, United States, and are medium-sized and hardy, with a docile...
Teacup miniature sheep are not a specific breed but a category of small breeds of sheep, including the Babydoll Southdown sheep, Harlequin Mini Meat, Mini Cheviot Sheep, and others. Teacup miniature...
Not all sheep are woolly. Hair sheep breeds are those that have hair rather than wool, and shed, rather than needing to be sheared. Notable hair breeds include the Katahdin, Barbados Blackbelly,...
The best meat sheep breeds include the Suffolk, Cheviot, Dorset, and Hampshire. Farmers worldwide raise these sheep breeds due to their high quality of meat, quantity of meat, and rapid weight...
