Black icelandic sheep

Icelandic Sheep

Learn all about the Icelandic sheep breed, including its history, a description of what it looks like, and why it is popular with farmers.

Black Icelandic Sheep (an Iron Age breed)

The base color of all Icelandic sheep is either black, white or moorit (brown), each coming in a variety of shades and tones. Black is the dominant allele. The appearance of these colors can be altered by patterns and spotting.

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Since the beginning of the last century, dairy farmers in the Freisland region of Holland have kept Zwartbles Sheep, a strikingly handsome black sheep with a distinctive white blaze. The north of Holland can be very cold, wet and windy, but their fleeces are able to keep them warm, being very thick and fine. The fleece handles well, and is amongst the softest of British Wools. Average staple length is 10 cm (4 inches). Average weight of fleece is 2.75kgs (6lbs). Bradford count 54-56′s.

Meet Ljufur the black sheep 🐑 In Iceland, sheep farming is a centuries-old tradition, and black sheep like Ljufur have historically been cherished for their unique wool, which requires no dyeing to produce beautiful, natural dark fabrics. Ljufur’s fleece shines subtly in the soft Icelandic light, showcasing its natural richness and texture. With an air of quiet confidence, Ljufur embodies the beauty of individuality and the deep connection between Icelandic culture and its hardy, adaptable…

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