Hair Sheep breeds include: Dorper, Persian Black Head, Red Masai and their crosses with local stock. Wool and Dual purpose breeds include: Merino, Corriedale, Romney Marsh and crosses of these ...

Humans have domesticated sheep for thousands of years, with evidence of this relationship found in ancient civilizations. Notable domestic breeds include Merino, Suffolk, and Cheviot, while wild ...

What is merino, exactly? Merino is an exceptionally fine and soft wool derived from a hardy breed of sheep called – wait for it – the merino, which is indigenous to the Atlas Mountains in ...