Dala fur sheep
Dala fur sheep part of a group of sheep referred to as Allmoge sheep in Sweden. They are healthy and hardy with good mothering qualities.
Dala fur sheep have a strong herd sense and always have a high-ranking "leader ram" and a low-ranking "watchman ram" in the herd. They are also known to bond with their caretaker, while remaining vigilant against strangers.
The breed comes from the village of Åsen in Älvedalen parish. Together with the Norwegian Pelt sheep, Dala fur sheep were used to reconstruct the Rya sheep. The breed is managed by the breeding association for allmoge sheep; Föreningen Svenska Allmogefår.
Dala fur sheep
Name: Dala fur sheep.
Native name: Dala pälsfår.
Weight: 30-35 kg (ewes), 50 kg (rams).
Wither height: Ewes are on average 58 cm. Rams are a little taller.
Appearance: Most sheep are white and may have dark spots on the body, head and legs. Black lambs occur, but these usually turn grey as adults.
Horns: Ewes are usually polled, but they can have small horns. Rams have horns.
Type: Short-tailed.
Wool: Rya type wool is most common. Wool is not uniform on the body – fibres can be fine, coiled and of the rya type on the same sheep.
Number of offspring: 1-2 lambs.
Number of breeding females in Sweden (2023): 331.
Not at Risk – Vulnerable – Endangered – Critically Endangered – Extinct
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