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For the production of high quality fine micron wool.

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What animal is a merino?

Its a sheep which is well known to produce the best wool.


Were is merino made?

Merino is a breed of sheep. The merino is well known for its very soft wool which has many fashion uses in articles of clothing that are worn right next to the skin as it isn't scritchey, and it is a favored wool to work with by handspinners. So merino wool is made by the merino breed of sheep.


What is the merino sheep's habitat?

A sheep habitat is normally in fields or in a farm were there is lots of grass for them to eat.


Who developed the Merino Sheep?

Merino sheep, as the name implies, were originally from Spain.


Drysdale Romney and Merino are breeds of what?

sheep the merino is famous for its wool


Where were Merino sheep from originally?

Merino sheep originate from Spain.


From which kind of sheep does Merino wool come from?

Merino wool comes from the Merino sheep. Merino sheep are most commonly found in the United States and Australia and are prized for their high quality wool.


Which breed of sheep originally from Spain is known for its fine silky wool?

The Merino.


What is a Australian sheep?

Merino sheep


What is another name for Australian sheep?

The sheep that Australia was once said to be riding on the back of, was the Merino.


How does virgin merino differ from regular merino?

Virgin merino wool is an unprocessed wool and is obtained from merino sheep or lambs. Regular merino wool is processed from the withers only of merino sheep. While not as soft as virgin merino wool, the regular merino wool is still of excellent quality.


Name for sheep?

male is called a ram a female is called a ewe and a baby sheep is called a lamb