Newfoundland Sheep

The Newfoundland sheep is a very rare breed from Canada raised for meat. This meat sheep has coarse wool and a tough temperament. Ewes average 132 lbs, while rams reach around 187 lbs. Recognized as Endangered, it is noted for Canada’s heritage meat sheep, highly adapted to cold and harsh conditions of Newfoundland..

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Newfoundland Sheep Facts Quick List

• Type: Meat
• Primary Use: Meat
• Rarity: Very Rare
• Country of Origin: Canada
• Wool Type: Coarse
• Horn Status: Polled
• Average Ewe Weight: 60 kg / 132 lbs
• Average Ram Weight: 85 kg / 187 lbs
• Temperament: Tough
• Breed Status: Endangered
• Special Traits or Notes: Canada’s heritage meat sheep, highly adapted to cold and harsh conditions of Newfoundland.

Newfoundland Sheep Tips, Traits & Trivia

• Canada’s heritage meat sheep, highly adapted to cold and harsh conditions of Newfoundland.

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