1. Sheep Breeds

2. Merino Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in Spain Now common in Australia Dual purpose breed--wool and meat production

3. Dorset Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated is England Merino and the Horned Sheep of Wales were used Mature rams weigh 225-275 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs.

4. Rambouillet Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated with Spanish Merino flocks in the US Mature rams weigh 250-300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs. Mature sheep have an 8-18 lb. fleece

5. Barbados Blackbelly Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated on the island of Barbados Average two lambs per year Mature weight is 100-125 lbs.

6. Barbado Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in Texas Barbados blackbelly and Rambouillet breeds used Rams are horned, ewes are polled

7. Tunis Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Indigenous to the United States Mature rams weigh 175-225 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 125-200 lbs. Meat-type sheep

8. California Red Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in California Barbados and Tunis breeds used Mature rams weigh 200-250 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 110-140 lbs.

9. Romney Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Marsh breed improved by crossing with English sheep Mature rams weigh 225-275 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs.

10. California Variegated Mutant Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in California Version of the Romney Mature rams weigh 175-200 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 120-150 lbs.

11. Leicester Longwool Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Heavy, curly fleece Found in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and England

12. North Country Cheviot Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in Scotland have Leicester lineage Mature rams weigh 300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 180 lbs.

13. Lincoln Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Leicester and the native Lincolnshire breeds used Mature rams weigh 250-300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 200-250 lbs.

14. Corriedale Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Developed in Australia and New Zealand Merino and Lincoln breeds used Mature rams weigh 175-225 lbs. Mature rams weigh 130-180 lbs. Dual purpose breed

15. Targhee Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Developed in the United States One of America’s youngest breeds Rambouillet, Corridale, and Lincolns used Mature rams weigh 200-300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 125-200 lbs.

16. Finnsheep Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Descended from the wild sheep of Corsica Mature sheep fleece will weigh 4-8 lbs. Mature rams weigh 150-200 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 120-190 lbs.

17. Polypay Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Developed in the United States People wanted 2 lamb crops and 1 wool crop per year Finnsheep, Rambouillet, Targhee, and Dorsets used

18. Columbia Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in Wyoming Rambouillet and Lincoln breeds used Mature rams weigh 225-300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-225 lbs.

19. Cheviot Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated on the border of England and Scotland Bred for quality wool and some meat production Mature rams weigh 160-200 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 120-160 lbs.

20. Montadale Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in the United States Columbia and Cheviot breeds used Mature rams weigh 200-275 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs.

21. Cotswold Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in Britain Fine, curly wool Mature rams weigh 300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 200 lbs.

22. Oxford Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in Oxford, England Hampshire and Cotswold breeds used Mature rams weigh 200-300 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs.

23. Hampshire Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Mainly used for meat production Mature rams weigh 275 lbs. or more Mature ewes weigh 200 lbs. or more

24. Hog Island Sheep Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated on Hog Island in Virginia Both rams and ewes can be horned Mature rams weigh 125 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 90 lbs.

25. Southdown Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Used in crossbreeding programs Mature rams weigh 190-230 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 130-180 lbs.

26. Norfolk Horned Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Rams and ewes horned

27. Suffolk Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Southdown and Norfolk horned breeds used Mature rams weigh 250-350 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 180-250 lbs.

28. South Suffolk Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in England Suffolk and Southdown breeds used

29. White Suffolk Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Developed in Australia as a terminal sire breed Suffolk, Dorset, and Leicester breeds used Growth traits of a Suffolk, but with white points

30. Welsh Hill Speckled Face Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ Originated in the Welsh Mountains Rams are polled or horned Ewes are always polled