Värmland sheep
Värmland sheep is an Allmoge sheep breed that originates from Bengt Sonesson's large herd in Osebol near Stöllet on the Klarälven River in northern Värmland.
The sheep are quite small compared to production sheep but are one of the larger breeds among the common sheep, both in number and in terms of body size. They have a good flock sense and they often become very nice and tame. They are good grazing animals and like to eat grass. The sheep are well-suited to both small and large herds.
Värmland sheep
Name: Värmland sheep
Native name: Värmlandfår
Weight: 45-85 kg (ewes) and 50-90 kg (rams).
Wither height: 55-75 cm (ewe), rams are a little taller
Appearance: White, black, brown, and beige. Patterned sheep can occur.
Type: Short-tailed.
Wool: Varies, mainly wadmal and rya wool.
Horns: Ewes are polled. Rams can be polled or horned.
Number of offspring: Normally two lambs, but 1-4 can occur.
Number of breeding females in Sweden (2022): 3 141.
Not at Risk – Vulnerable – Endangered – Critically Endangered – Extinct
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