Synopsis "Know Your Sheep (in English)"
Some sheep have to be seen to be believed!44 breeds of sheep, each with its own full-page spreadFun facts highlight each sheep's characteristics, history, personality, capabilities, and moreHigh-quality full-page photo of each sheep breed, showing each distinctive lookCompact 5x7 pocket size is easy and fun to flip through to get fast, interesting infoDo what know which breeds of sheep are the rarest, or which provide black wool? Impress friends and family with the interesting sheep facts inside Know Your Sheep!Inside this compact little book is everything you need to know about the forty-four sheep breeds that you're most likely to encounter when wandering in the countryside. This fascinating guide is packed with sheep breed history, habitat, appearance, farming uses, wool and meat quality, status, and other fun facts.The origins of some sheep can be traced back many hundreds of years; others have resulted from cross-breeding to improve the breed standard. Many have travelled the globe from their origins on the hills and mountains of Britain and can now be found in the USA, Canada, Australia, and beyond.From well-known to cross-bred, learn all about these diverse animals and get to Know Your Sheep!
