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Navajo Churro Sheep

Ovis aries

Did You Know?

The Navajo Indians are famous for weaving hand-spun wool from these sheep.

Traits and Trivia

  • Hardy.
  • Mothers can easily raise twins.
  • Fleece contains inner coat of fine fiber and a protective outer coat.
  • A distinctively American Breed developed from the Churro sheep brought over by the Spaniards.

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