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Tacola Sheep, with their pristine white coats, are bred primarily for meat production. They are an indigenous breed, tracing their ancestry back to the Biellese sheep of the Alpine group. Tacola Sheep are primarily raised in the provinces of Cuneo, Biella, and Vercelli within the Piedmont Region of Italy.
This breed's lineage from the Biellese sheep, known for their hardiness and adaptability to mountainous terrain, contributes to the
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Taleshi sheep are from Iran, numbering some 400,000 animals
in the north of the country, and distributed in the northern and western parts
of Gilan Province in the mountains between Assalem, Khalkhal, Oshkourat, and
Deilaman. They can can also be found in some areas of the Guilan-Zanjan border.
Their mean adult live weight ed is 35 kg (77 lbs) for rams
and 31 kg (67 lbs) for ewes. Their coat is yellowish-white to pure white, but
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Tan sheep are renowned for their luxurious fur, characterized by long, curly hair. Their wool possesses exceptional qualities, being soft, lightweight, and fluffy, with long and uniform fibers. This wool is highly suitable for crafting high-grade blankets, shawls, and scarves of exquisite quality.
Raised in the desert and semi-desert regions of China, Tan sheep thrive in arid environments, where their woolly coats provide insulation ag
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Targhee sheep are one of Americas newest breeds. They were
developed in 1926 at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho, from
Rambouillet, Columbia, and Corriedale crosses. Targhee sheep derive their name
from the Targhee National Forest on which the experiment station's flock grazes
in the summer. The forest was named for a chief of the Bannock Indians who had
lived in the area in the 1860s.
Targhee are a dual-pur
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Tautersheep, also known as Tautra sheep, are an extinct breed of sheep from Tautra island in Frosta, Norway. They were a sheep with fine wool resembling the Spanish merino. The origin of this breed is disputed, but could possibly be a merino sheep brought to Tautra several hundred years ago, and afterwards mixed with old Norse sheep, others have claimed that the origin is from the English Ryeland sheep, which suggest that the Tautersheep was ...
Teeswater sheep, originating from Teesdale in the County of Durham, Northern England, are renowned for their large size, hornless stature, and exquisite longwool fleece. Bred by farmers in the region for nearly two centuries, the Teeswater breed has gradually gained popularity and is now widely distributed throughout the United Kingdom.
The hallmark of Teeswater sheep is their fine, long-stapled, lustrous wool, which is highly prized i
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TEFRom sheep are a composite breed developed by crossing Texel, East Friesian, and Romney sheep, aiming to enhance lamb growth rates while ensuring efficient ewe performance. This composite sheep breed was strategically developed based on the following proportions:
The Texas Dall sheep, distinguished from their distant Alaskan Dall relatives, emerge from a unique lineage, a captivating blend of Rambouillet, Barbados Blackbelly, and European Mouflon ancestry. Unlike their Alaskan namesakes, these Texan denizens boast a striking array of colors, ranging from pure white to the subtle hues of blond or pale champagne. Some individuals even sport captivating spotted markings, often reminiscent of fawn-like patter ...
Texel sheep, also known as Blue Texel, have become increasingly popular among commercial sheep farmers, particularly as terminal sires for prime lamb production.
This breed encompasses various types, including Dutch, English, and French Texel sheep. English Texels are typically taller animals, while Dutch Texels are characterized by their short legs and robust muscling. Despite these variations, all Texel sheep share remarkable muscle
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Tiroler
Steinschaf, also known as Tyrolean rock sheep or Pecora della Roccia Tirolese,
sheep is found in Tyrol,
Austria and Bolzano, Italy. They are a coarse-wooled breed, belonging to the
Lop-eared Alpine group, which is kept mainly for meat production.
The Tiroler
Steinschaf is one of the forty-two autochthonous local sheep breeds of limited
distribution for which a herdbook is kept by the Associazione Nazionale della
Pastoriz
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The Tong sheep, tracing their origins to the resilient Mongolian stock, embody the rugged spirit of survival amidst the harsh environs of the high plains in the northern Shaanxi Province of China. Thriving in an environment where the average temperature hovers around 13°C and annual precipitation ranges between 520 to 600 mm (20-24 inches), these hardy sheep have adapted to withstand the rigors of their challenging habitat.
Renowned fo
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Torddu, the Welsh name meaning 'black belly' have distinct black stripes above the eyes and a black stripe running from under the chin to the belly and continuing underneath to the end of the tail. The legs are black with a tan stripe. The fleece can be white, grey or light brown, but preference is given to the lighter shades. The wool should be firm and medium length (7-10 cm). The Torwen, the Welsh name meaning 'white belly' show the reve ...
Trimeticcia di Segezia sheep, a newly developed breed originating from Segezia, represent a synthetic breed resulting from careful crossbreeding efforts involving three distinct breeds: the Italian Gentile di Puglia, the French Ile de France, and the German Wurttemberg sheep. These crossbreeding programs were conducted under the auspices of the Experimental Institute for Zootechny located in Segezia, within the province of Foggia, Italy.
Tsigai sheep, originating in Southeast Europe, have been traditionally raised for both meat and milk production. This versatile breed exhibits various variations across different populations.
Throughout their history, Tsigai populations have undergone improvement efforts through crossbreeding with Merino and British meat breeds. These breeding programs aimed to enhance certain desirable traits, such as wool quality, meat yield, and ove
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Technically, the Tukidale is a not a new breed of sheep, but
rather a Romney sheep carrying the T gene for hair. They originated on M.W.
Coops property in New Zealand from a ram born November 26, 1966. The ram
possessed the T gene, which is dominant. The T gene is responsible not only for
producing the specialty carpet-type fleece, but also the formation of horns in
the in the male and, to a lesser extent in females.
Tukidale
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Tunis sheep are one of the oldest sheep breeds. It is
believed that they roamed the hills of Tunis and parts of Algeria in North
Africa prior to the Christian era. American Tunis sheep evolved from a number
of importations of fat-tailed sheep from Africa and the Middle East that were
crossed with established European breeds to improve the breed's meat
characteristics.
The earliest documented importation occurred in 1799, a gift
to th
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Turchessa sheep are a medium-sized indigenous breed hailing from Campania, Italy, and are classified under the soft wool group. Their origins are speculated to involve crossbreeding with Mediterranean sheep, possibly incorporating characteristics of breeds with a fat tail.
Adorned in a pristine white coat, Turchessa sheep exude a classic elegance. The males of this breed boast impressive spiral-shaped horns, adding to their distinctive
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Afghanistan's diverse landscape is home to a treasure trove of unique sheep breeds, finely attuned to the rugged terrain and climatic extremes of Central Asia. Among these prized breeds, the Turki sheep stands out as a formidable presence, renowned for its distinctive features and commercial value in the region's pastoral economy.
Distinguished by its imposing stature and characteristic fat-rumped profile, the Turki sheep commands atte
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Tyrol Mountain Sheep, indigenous to the Tyrol region of Austria and Bolzano in Italy, represent a robust breed within the Lop-eared Alpine group, primarily raised for meat production. These hardy sheep boast coarse wool, distinguishing them from their counterparts in the region.
Compared to Carinthian sheep, Tyrol Mountain sheep exhibit superior wool quality, showcasing a distinct white face and longer ears. While predominantly found i
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