1. Breeds of Sheep Northeastern Agricultural Education
Original Power Point Created by Joe Caffee
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
June 2002

2. Cheviot Originated in Scotland Resistant to cold, windy conditions
White, wool free faces
Long wool type
Wool has a helical crimp
Tend to be resistant to worms and footrot

3. Columbia Developed by the US Department of Ag
Developed to thrive on Western ranges
Produce medium wool and large amounts of meat

4. Corriedale Developed in New Zealand & Australia Dual purpose breed
Produces bulky, high density wool
Most popular breed in South America

5. Dorset Originated in Europe
Medium-sized breed with high quality, white wool
Most popular white-faced breed in the United States
Horned and polled varieties exist

6. Hampshire Originated in Hampshire, England Black face and legs
Mild demeanor
Unbroken wool cap should extend from the neck over the forehead

7. Jacob Originated in England Two, four, or six horns
Black and white fleece
Fleece is highly sought after
Unimproved breed

8. Lincoln Originated in England The largest breed of sheep
Long-wooled breed
White faces
Pronounced forelock between the ears

9. Merino Originated in Australia Primarily a wool breed White-faced
Most popular breed in Australia
High quality wool used in the textile industry

10. Oxford Originated in England Second largest sheep breed
Meat-type breed
Tends to forage for its own food
White with black ears and bridge of nose

11. Rambouillet Originated in Spain Shipped to France in 1801
White in color

12. Southdown Developed in England Well suited to farm flock production
Gray face with white body
Adapted to wet conditions

13. Suffolk Originated in England Most popular breed in the US today
Produce large amounts of meat
White with black faces and legs