Finnsheep
History
Finnsheep were first imported to North America by the University of Manitoba, Canada in 1966. Progeny was then brought to the USA by private breeders.
The breed is considered to be several hundred years old, descending from the mouflan that live in the wild on Sardinia and Corsica and related to other Scandinavian short-tailed sheep.
Friendly & Hardy
Finnsheep are docile, easy to manage, and typically quite tame. People are often surprised to meet a sheep that will wag its tail when petted.
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Although small and relatively fine boned, they maintain natural hardiness, thriftiness, easy lambing, adaptability and longevity. Their success is testament to their ability to adapt to Finland’s harsh climate and available rough forage.
Wool Quality
The distinctive characteristics of Finn wool are luster and a soft hand. Finn wool is also softer to the touch than other medium wools with the same micron count. There is a range in quality depending on if the breeder has focused on wool in their program. We have made sure to select stock with wool that is prized by handspinners. We select for fine, soft fleeces, with both crimp and luster, no coarse hair mixed in, and a consistent fleece throughout.
