Sheep Breeds

The two general types of sheep breeds are _______ and _______.

• wool and meat

• dairy and fiber

• meat and dairy

• fiber and wool

Fill in the blank: Rams are _______.

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Fish

Fill in the blank: Ewes are _______.

• Ewes are female sheep.

• Ewes are male sheep.

• Ewes are young sheep.

• Ewes are old sheep.

Where is the Lincoln sheep breed from?

• United States

• England

• Australia

What type of breed is the Lincoln sheep?

• Meat Breed

• Wool Breed

• Dairy Breed

Fill in the blank: The Lincoln sheep are large, lean, and well _______.

• Muscled

• Feathered

• Furred

• Scaled

Is the Lincoln sheep breed the most popular in the United States?

• True

• False

What is the appearance of the Dorsett's wool?

Is the Dorsett breed polled or horned?

• Polled

• Horned

Describe the conformation of the Dorsett breed.

• It is a medium-sized breed with a strong, muscular build.

• It is a small-sized breed with a slender build.

• It is a large-sized breed with a heavy, bulky build.

• It is a medium-sized breed with a delicate, fragile build.