types of sheep
Modern breeding schemes have also resulted in an increasing number of composite or synthetic breeds which are the result of a crossing of two or more established breeds. Groupings:Hair sheep Breeds, Merino Sheep Breeds. Alphabetic Breed Listings. A-B C D E-G H-J K-L M-N O-P R S T-V W-Z.
Heritage Sheep. The long relationship between sheep and humans has led to the development of a large number of breeds. This diversity has allowed the species to meet a variety of environmental challenges and cultural needs. Selection for wool quality has been of primary importance in the evolution of sheep breeds.
One of the original Welsh breeds of sheep the Balwen remains as one of the most striking and versatile of all the rare breed sheep. The sheep has a base colour of black, dark brown or dark grey. It has a white stripe running from the pole of the head to the top of the nose, four white feet and half white tail.