The Perendale is New Zealand's classic, hardy-hill country sheep. It is an 'easy-care' breed in that it presents few problems at lambing. Developed by Massey University professor Sir Geoffrey Preen, the breed was was registered in 1960. The Perendale's popularity extends throughout New Zealand and in Victoria and New South Wales in Australia.
Perendale fleece falls into the finer crossbreed range.
The wool has exceptional spring, which gives good shape retention to knitted garments, and adds extra bulk and stand-up ability to carpet pile. It has a high insulation factor for blankets. To be the second best product in a global economy is to have failed. NZ Chunkies' philosophy is to combine the use of one of nature's most enduring fibres, combined with the highest-quality methods to produce the beautiful Perendale range of sweaters and accessories. New Zealand is a land dedicated to preserving the environment for future generations, a land rich in work ethic, and stable in its economy.