Sheep Breeds Quiz

The Corriedale was developed through a cross between which of the following?

• A Lincoln ram and a Rambouillet ewe

• A Lincoln ram and a Merino ewe

• A Merino ram and a Lincoln ewe

• A Southdown ram and a Lincoln ewe

Why is the Suffolk a popular breed in the U.S. for show lamb production?

• Its ability to produce three or four lambs per year

• Its ability to mature very early

• Its mothering and milking abilities

• Its carcass qualities, docile nature and showy appearance

The Polypay gene pool was developed from which four existing breeds?

• Hampshire, Southdown, Lincoln and Rambouillet

• Targhee, Finnsheep, Romney and Dorset

• Finnsheep, Rambouillet, Targhee and Dorset

• Rambouillet, Targhee, Lincoln and Finnsheep

What is the original “down” breed?

• Shropshire

• Southdown

• Suffolk

• Hampshire

Show lambs known as the black-face cross come from which two breeds?

• Suffolk and Rambouillet

• Hampshire and Southdown

• Suffolk and Hampshire

• Southdown and Rambouillet

Is the Shropshire breed polled?

• Yes, both rams and ewes are polled

• No, both rams and ewes are horned

• Only ewes are polled

• Only rams are polled

Which is the largest of the fine wool breeds?

• Lincoln

• Corriedale

• Columbia

• Rambouillet

The Merino breed can be classified into what four distinct types?

• Fine, medium, strong and coarse wool

• Superfine, fine, medium and strong wool

• Superfine, extra fine, very fine and fine wool

• Medium, strong, coarse and rough wool

In what type of climate does the Lincoln do well?

• Areas with cold temperature and high rainfall

• Areas with high temperatures and little rainfall

• Humid areas

• Dry, arid areas

Where did the Finnsheep originate?

• England

• Switzerland

• Finland

• Scotland