1 Sheep Breeds

2 Barbado Developed in TexasCross of Barbados Blackbelly and Rambouillet Tan, tan with a pale or black belly, or pied Primarily used as trophy game due to its large curled horns

3 Columbia Developed in the United StatesFoundation of Lincoln rams on Rambouillet ewes Largest of the crossbred breeds White faced, polled breed

4 Dorper From South Africa Thick skin that is made up of hair and woolExtremely adaptable with a high ability to flourish, grow and produce and reproduce in irregular and low rainfall events

5 Dorset Originated in England Horned and polled strainsAbility to breed out of season White-faced sheep that produce a light shearing, open fleece

6 Finnsheep Originated in FinlandMost noted for their incredible prolificacy (mature ewes produce 3+ lambs) Very poor fleeces and are slow growing and light muscled Require intensive management

7 Hampshire Originated in England Rapid growth and muscularityDark brown to black face and legs with a wool cap on head

8 Lincoln Originated in England Heaviest breed in the worldFace, ears, and legs are covered with wool White faced and polled

9 Merino Originated in SpainMost dominant breed in the worldwide sheep industry Typically smaller than other wool breeds White faced breed

10 Rambouillet Originated in FranceDominant range ewe in the western United States White-faced breed that is not extremely prolific under range conditions

11 Southdown Originated in England One of the oldest sheep breedsMedium to small sized with light brown face and legs Produce meaty, light weight carcasses Low maintenance breed

12 Suffolk Originated in EnglandBlack head and legs which are free of wool Alert, active sheep that grow very fast and produce lean, muscular carcasses