WorksheetsSheep Breeds Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
