Vendéen
The Vendéen is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Vendée in western France. It was developed by crossing local ewes with Southdown rams in the early 19th century. It is primarily a meat breed known for its muscularity and ability to produce large litters of lambs. They have a fine, medium-length wool. Both Vendéen ewes and rams are polled, and have faces and legs dark brown or gray hair.
References
- "Vendéen". ansi.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science.
- Susan Schoenian, Sheep & Goat Specialist University of Maryland. "Sheep Breeds V-Z". sheep101.info.
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