The Nadji hails from Saudi Arabia and is a multi-purpose breed used for meat, milk, and wool. These animals are tall, hardy, and have long silky hair and drooping ears. They’re typically black, with ...

Photo by Alice Jones Webb Merino wool has long been considered the gold standard of base layers. It comes from the fleece of merino sheep, a group of breeds originating in Spain in the Middle Ages.

Sheep are cute. With their wool-covered bodies and Roman noses, it’s hard not to resist them. And arguably one of the cutest ...

George Washington's Mount Vernon Livestock Program at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival had a rare breeds display this month that included some Hog Island Sheep. Hog Island sheep are ...

A large-scale, low-input Romney breeder has added low-micron fleece to his breeding goals, with the aim of turning a loss-making wool enterprise into a profitable one. Frank Langrish, of Langrish ...