Fjällnäs sheep
Fjällnäs sheep are a remnant of the sheep that was common in the north of Sweden and belong to the group known as Allmoge sheep.
The original animals come from Gunhild Stålnacke, Fjällnäs, Lapland. The sheep are small with short tails and have developed as independent and robust animals that have adapted to a cold climate. The breed have have a strong herd instinct, and are very alert towards threats – when grazing, there are always a few animals that stay alert to watch for threats.
Fjällnäs sheep
Name: Fjällnäs sheep.
Native name: Fjällnäsfår.
Weight: 30-40 kg (ewe) and 30-50 kg (ram).
Wither height: On average, 57 cm for ewes and 63 cm for rams.
Appearance: White, sometimes brown or grey.
Horn: Ewes are polled, rams are polled or horned.
Type: Short-tailed.
Wool: Very shiny, often rya type but with more undercoat and shorter outer hair than the wool of the improved rya sheep.
Number of offspring: Two lambs.
Number of breeding females in Sweden (2022): 124.
Breeding season: All year.
Not at Risk – Vulnerable – Endangered – Critically Endangered – Extinct
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