1. Breeds of Sheep Mr. Smith

2. Sheep Facts b 5 month gestation b Dual purpose breed Meat, woolMeat, wool b Docking, castration, vaccinating b Wool grading Micron, length, crimpMicron, length, crimp b Lambs born in spring, shearing in spring b Range operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Rambouillet b Originated in Spain b Shipped to France in 1801 b White in color

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

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