Åsen sheep
Åsen sheep is an Allmoge sheep breed that originates from Dalarna. The largest group of sheep from Dalarna is from the village of Åsen in the parish of Älvdalen.
In Älvdalen, there were mainly three farms that for many years preserved the Åsen sheep without interference: These were kept by Margit Allringer, Anders and Helny Spritts. Åsen sheep are small, and distinguished by their hardiness, their good maternal qualities and the fact that they can become very affectionate if you devote time to them.
Åsen sheep
Name: Åsen sheep.
Native name: Åsenfår.
Weight: 40-50 kg (ewes) and 45-55 kg (rams).
Wither height: Ewes are 55-67 cm, while rams are a little taller.
Appearance: Ranges from white, to grey to black.
Type: Short-tailed.
Wool: Shiny rya wool, to soft wadmal wool and fine wool.
Horns: Ewes are polled, but small horns can occur. Rams are either polled or horned.
Number of offspring: 1-2 lambs, sometimes three.
Number of breeding females in Sweden (2022): 774.
Not at Risk – Vulnerable – Endangered – Critically Endangered – Extinct
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