Newfoundland sheep are a breed of domesticated sheep from Canada. He is from Newfoundland and the breed is also called Newfoundland Local.
The islands of Newfoundland have long been primarily sustained by fishing. But a stable population of sheep has been present on the island since the 16th and 17th centuries.
And since then, an aboriginal landrace has appeared. Newfoundland sheep represent a distinct genetic base, although they have never been fully recognized as a breed.
The main notable members of the Newfoundland bloodlines are both the North Country Cheviot and the Border Cheviot.
And there may also have been contributions from other breeds of sheep such as Suffolk, Border Leicester, Dorset and Scottish Blackface.
The overall Newfoundland sheep population is very small in its native region, numbering fewer than 200 individuals at any one time.
But today their total numbers have increased thanks to the attention of rare breed organizations, universities and farmers.
Although the breed is still considered endangered. Learn more about this breed below.
Characteristics of Newfoundland Sheep
Newfoundland sheep are medium-sized animals, although they show quite a lot of variability. Rams can be ringed or horned, and there are very few horned sheep.
They usually have several colors. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Newfoundland sheep are used for general purposes. They can be used for meat, wool and also for grazing.
Special Notes
Newfoundland sheep are very hardy and active animals. They are characterized by high endurance. They can survive on poor forage.
The total number of these animals is gradually increasing, but is still considered to be on the verge of extinction. However, check out the full profile of this breed in the following table.
| Breed name | Newfoundland |
| another name | Newfoundland Local |
| Purpose of the breed | General |
| Special Notes | Strong and hardy animals, active, characterized by great endurance, able to survive on a poor diet of local origin. |
| Breed size | medium |
| horns | Rams can be both horned and horned, and very few sheep are horned. |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| Color | Appear in multiple colors |
| scarcity | Ordinary parts |
| Country/place of origin | Canada |
