Registered
Shetland
Sheep

• Small
• Very Hardy
• Easy to Handle
• Great Mothers
• Legendary Fleeces
• 11 Whole Main Colours
• 30 Pattern Markings
• Short Tailed/no docking
• A Fleece Type for Everyone

SHETLAND SHEEP

Registered Shetland Sheep

From the Viking settlers of a thousand years ago, who brought these hardy sheep with them to the Shetland Islands, Shetland Sheep are small and easy to manage, adaptable, easy lambers, good mothers, thrifty and long-lived. They are usually calm and docile, responding well to attention (not to mention affection). Tail wagging is a common trait among these friendly sheep!

Rams are handsome creatures with large spiraled or c-shaped horns. Horns make great handles for these guys who weigh 90-125 lbs. Rams are usually friendly and curious, though you should always be observant when dealing with rams. Ewes are often sweet and friendly, weighing 75-100 lbs. They are usually polled. All Shetlands have a short fluke-shaped tail that never needs docking.

Shetland Sheep are perfect for smaller acreages and facilities, perfect for the smaller shepherd or the shepherd worn out from wrestling big sheep, perfect for children and family projects, perfect for pasture management, and perfect for a spinner's flock.