Many successes have been scored at this show - particularly in the carcass section. The finished lambs of the pure breed average 30-38 lbs. The ewes cross well with meat producing rams for fat lamb production. Wool Black Welsh Mountain wool is black, short, thick and firm to handle, and does not require dying. The wool spins easily and the yarn is good for knitting hats, mittens, outerwear sweaters, and blankets.
Handspun yarn is suitable for weaving into cloth which is durable, light and warm.
Blended or plied with good quality white or colored wool the Black Welsh Mountain wool can be turned into attractive checks and patterns. If you want a coal black fleese then the sheep should be blanketed for a fleece that is always a natural black that you can get from no other breed of sheep in the world. The USA, Canada and Japan have shown special interest in the wool for home spinning and weaving. The wool now commands it own grade by the Wool Marketing Board. Wool clip averages 2-4 lbs per fleece.