Use the flash cards to review the different
breeds of sheep. Click 'Next' to begin the review session.
The Southdown is a small-framed breed known
for their meat producing abilities.
The Suffolk breed is the largest in number
by registration in the United States. This is a large
frame, black-faced breed known for meat production.
Dorsets are a white-faced dual purpose breed
known for their strong maternal instinct and ability
to breed multiple times per year.
Cheviot is a small framed mutton breed characterized
by their unique, erect ears Rams in good condition mature
from 160 to 200 pounds, ewes from 130 to 170 pounds.
Hampshire is a large framed black-faced breed
that is known for its meat-producing ability.
