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Daglic sheep are found
primarily in western Anatolia in Turkey. They are a carpet wool breed used for
both meat and dairy production. Typically they have black spots on their head
and legs, the rams are usually horned and the ewes are polled. They are thought
by some to be the origin of both the Chios and Kamakuyruk breeds.
Daglic sheep have been adapted
to live in a steppe climate. They are unicolored with a white body and black
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Dala Fur, known as Dala
palsfar, sheep originated in Sweden and are one of several sheep
breeds that are remnants of the old Swedish landrace breed. They are a
Northern European short-tailed sheep breed.
Dala Fur sheep are short but
very hardy. They are used for both meat and wool production.
The wool is very curly and finer than most
other Swedish
sheep breeds. The lambs were traditionally slaughtered at 2 months and 10 days
of a
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Dalesbred sheep are found in the Upper Wharfdale and Central
Pennines in England. They were developed from the Swaledale and Scottish
Blackface breeds.
Dalesbred are a hill sheep with a black face and distinctive white
marks on each side of their nostrils with their nose-end becoming grey. Their
legs also have clear black and white markings. The average mature ewe weighs up
to 45-60kg, rams 55-75kg (depending on environment)
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Damani sheep are
a dual-purpose (meat and wool) sheep from Pakistan. They are mainly found in
the Dera Ismail Khan district and part of the Bannu district in the Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
Damani are small
to medium sized, strong, and well adapted to their local environments. They are
generally with white with a black or tan colored head and camel-colored legs.
Their ears are small, and the udder and teats of the ewes a
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Although there are claims that the Damara breed of sheep originated in Egypt as long ago as 3000 BC, its recognition as a named breed is more realistically dated to the early twentieth century. In 1904, this long-legged sheep breed was seen by German explorers in the northern region of Namibia, which was then called Gross Damaland - hence it became known as the Damara Sheep. At one time, local farmers who used copper in their traditional at ...
Danish Landrace (also known as dansk landfar or klitfar )
sheep are native to Jutland in Denmark. They were developed from the Merino and
Heath sheep, with early specimen interbreeding in the nineteenth century with
Leicester and Oxford Down sheep.
They are medium sized and are generally white with a gray
head. They are mostly polled, with only around 10 percent horned rams. They are
double-coated and long tailed. Generally their
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Debouillet sheep, a breed developed in New Mexico around 1920, are the result of a cross between Delaine Merino and Rambouillet sheep. This breeding effort aimed to create a sheep well-suited for the range conditions prevalent in the southwestern United States.
Characterized as medium-sized sheep, Debouillets typically exhibit white hair on their faces and legs, adding to their distinct appearance. Beyond their physical traits, these s
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Decanni sheep, a small dual-purpose breed known for their meat and wool production, originate from [insert origin or region]. These hardy and adaptable sheep are valued for their distinctive characteristics and contributions to the agricultural landscape.
One of the defining features of Decanni sheep is their unique wool, which comes in shades of black or ash. The wool is notable for being separated and grained, adding to its visual ap
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In the United States, several strains of Merino sheep have evolved to suit various breeding objectives and environmental conditions. Among these strains, the "A" type Merino emerged in Vermont through a process of careful selection and inbreeding. Characterized by a heavy, wrinkly hide, the type A Merino possesses an angular form with limited carcass value, making it less suitable for commercial lamb and wool production.
On the other h
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Derbyshire Sheep are characterized by their distinctive black and white marked faces and legs, which are free of wool. They are naturally polled, meaning both males and females lack horns.
The Derbyshire Gritstone variety of this breed is particularly notable for its striking appearance and aristocratic lineage. These sheep have large, flat bones, indicating strength and sturdiness, and they are known for their alert and attentive deme
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Desert Sand are hybrid sheep created in Texas, USA around
1900 with Mouflon Sheep influence in their ancestry. Desert Sand Sheep are a
naturally shedding, and are generally light to dark shades of champagne,
cinnamon or copper colored. All rams must have horns, and the ewes are allowed
to have horns although most ewes are polled.
According to the United Horned Hair Sheep Association,
"The Corsican Group of Sheep (Painted Desert, Texas
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The Devon Closewool Sheep breed is characterized by its medium size, white-faced appearance, and hornless disposition. These sheep exhibit a compact and robust build, with a dense fleece of medium length and staple that is prized for its hardiness and quality. The dense fleece serves as protection against harsh weather conditions, contributing to the breed's resilience and adaptability to various environments.
On average, mature Devon
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Devon Longwooled Sheep are known for their distinctive appearance, characterized by a well-covered head adorned with long curly wool. This breed exhibits a polled trait in both sexes, contributing to their clean and uniform appearance. The body of Devon Longwooled Sheep is enveloped in long, curly white wool, which adds to their unique aesthetic and practical value in wool production.
In terms of body structure, Devon Longwooled Sheep
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Diggers Hill sheep are named after the locality in western
Southland, NZ, evolved in a feral state. They have, somewhat confusingly, also
been referred to as Takitimu, Dean Forest and Fiordlander, but the term
Diggers Hill is preferred and used here.
They appear to be basically of Merino origin, but are
distinct enough to be a recognizable breed, although there is some variation in
type. They are also typical of New Zealand feral
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Djallonke are a hairy thin-tailed type of sheep that originated in western Asia, and entered Africa through the Isthmus of Suez and Bab el Mandeb. Until the third Millennium BC, the hairy thin-tailed sheep was the only type of sheep on the African continent. Domestic sheep had reached Egypt and other parts of North Africa by 5000 BC (Epstein 1971). Djallonke sheep inhabit the area south of latitude 14 degrees N including the coastal areas o ...
Dohne Merino are a synthetic, dual-purpose Merino developed
by the South African Department of Agriculture using Peppin-style Merino ewes
and German Mutton Merino sires. The progeny were interbred and selected for
high-fertility, rapid lamb growth rate, and fine Merino wool under commercial
rangeland conditions.
The breeding program was initiated in 1939 and the Breed
Society was formed in 1966. Selection since 1970 has been
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Dormer sheep are a cross between Dorset Horn rams and German
Merino ewes (presently known as the South African Mutton Merino). They were developed
through a series of extensive slaughter lamb experiments carried out at the
Elsenburg Research Station of the Department of Agriculture since 1927 over a
period of more than ten years. The name Dormer is shortening of the name
Dorset-Merino.
The main object with the development of
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Dorper Sheep are renowned for their distinctive coloration, appearing predominantly white with a striking black head. Despite their white appearance, they are genetically black sheep, characterized by a large white spot covering their entire body except for the head. This unique color pattern is commonly referred to as "black headed Dorper."
In addition to their striking appearance, Dorper Sheep are highly valued for their superior mea
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Dorset ewes are characterized by their medium size and natural prolificacy, making them valuable for breeding purposes. They typically have pink skin, while their face, legs, and ears exhibit a distinctive white coloration. Rams, on the other hand, boast a bold and masculine appearance, with well-developed musculature and good fleshing throughout their bodies.
One of the notable attributes of Dorset sheep is the exceptional quality of
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Dorset Down Sheep are renowned for their active nature and medium-sized stature, making them a versatile breed suited for various farming environments. These short-woolled sheep are valued for their robust build and high-quality fleece, making them a prized breed among sheep farmers.
One of the distinguishing features of Dorset Down Sheep is their strong legs, which provide sturdy support for their deep-chested and long-bodied frame. T
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Drysdale sheep are a dual-purpose breed prized for their unique wool, which finds its primary use in carpet manufacturing. Renowned for their distinctive wool quality, Drysdales carry the dominant Nd gene, a genetic mutation initially observed in the Romney breed. This genetic characteristic results in the production of a specific type of fiber known as halo-hairs, which are coarse and very hairy.
The wool of the Drysdale sheep is dist
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