Newfoundland sheep mainly raised for meat and wool. The breed is native to Newfoundland. During the 16th and 17th century the population of the sheep has been growing in Newfoundland, even though they are behind fisheries. Newfoundland sheep are considered critically endangered.
Newfoundland sheep breed information
Newfoundland sheep a medium-sized breed that is hardy and can survive in a low forage environment.
Ewes are horned and rams can be either horned or polled.
The sheep come in many colors.
The lambs weigh 3 to 4 kg at birth and very low lambing problems.
Newfoundland sheep have no complications during lambing.
The adult Newfoundland ram weighs 90 kg (200 lb) and ewe weighs 70 kg (155 lb)
Things to know
Multiple bloodlines are the base for Newfoundland sheep, the main are North Ronaldsay sheep and Border Cheviot and others are Suffolk, Border Leicester, Portland Sheep, and Scottish Blackface.
Newfoundland sheep are considered critically endangered. The breed numbers are less than 200 at one point.
On an average 30 sheep per farmer are allowed to graze on the Islands for the summer. The Newfoundland sheep will grow up to 50 to 60 pounds and return home for fall.
The meat of Newfoundland is very tasty, so there are a lot of people from the Islands to get a share of mutton. But today their total numbers have increased, thanks to attention by rare breed organizations, universities, and farmers.
Newfoundland sheep characteristics
| Breed Name | Newfoundland Sheep |
| Other Name | Newfoundland Local |
| Country/Place of Origin | Newfoundland |
| Breed Purposeamerica | wool |
| Breed Size | medium |
| Weight Ram(Male) | 90 kg (200 lb) |
| Ewe(Female) | 70 kg (155 lb) |
| Kidding | single or twins |
| Good for Stall Fed | open grazing |
| Climate Tolerance | local conditions |
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