Ovine Breeds Flashcards
What breed originates from Scotland?
Cheviot
What breed is known for easy lambing, hardiness, fast maturity, ability to withstand cold climates, alertness, and high activity level?
Cheviot
In what sheep breed are the muzzle and feet black?
Cheviot
What kind of breed is the cheviot known as?
ram breed
dual-purpose
What size is the Cheviot?
small to medium
What is the fleece weight for the Cheviot?
5-10 lbs
Does the Cheviot have a strong flocking instinct?
no
What breed is renowned as a low maintenance sheep?
Cheviot
What breed is the second most popular breed in the U.S. that originated in England?
Dorset
What sheep breed is known for being good mothers, good makers, and having multiple births?
Dorset
Is the Dorset polled or horned?
both
What sheep breed is known for being able to breed out of season?
Dorset
What type of breed is the Droset?
dual-purpose
What size is the Dorset?
medium
What is the average fleece weight for the Dorset?
5-9 lbs
What breed originates from England and is known for multiple births, rapid growth, efficient food conversion, milked disposition, and activity level?
Hampshire
Can the hampshire be polled?
yes
What kind of breed is the Hampshire?
ram breed
What size is the Hampshire?
large
What is the average fleece weight for the Hampshire?
6-10lbs
What breed has high quality meat?
Hampshire
What sheep breed originates from Spain?
Merino
What breed is known for being hardy, long lived with a eel-developed flock instinct, forage well in less productive region and are well suited to hill country locations?
Merino