0
In Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the western US where sheep are bred for their wool rather than their mutton, Merino sheep dominate. Australia produces about 80% of the world's Merino wool http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoMerino sheep originated in Spain
Spain became noted for its fine wool and built up a fine wool monopoly between the 12th and 16th centuries.
The three Merino strains that founded most of the world's Merino flocks were the Royal Escurial flocks, the Negretti and the Paula. The Infantado, Montarcos and Aguires studs had an influence on the Vermont bloodlines.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThey were imported from Spain.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who developed the Merino Sheep?
Merino sheep, as the name implies, were originally from Spain.
Where were Merino sheep from originally?
Merino sheep originate from Spain.
Name for sheep?
male is called a ram a female is called a ewe and a baby sheep is called a lamb
What sheep producing the finest fleeces?
Merino Sheep from Australia
What is a characteristic of a merino?
Merino are a breed of sheep, prized for their high quality wool.
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.
What is a Australian sheep?
Merino sheep
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
What is a common breed of sheep starting with 'r'?
Rambouillet Merino or the French Merino
Which animal has a breed called merino?
A Merino is a kind of sheep or lamb from KAT
What sheep producing the finest fleeces?
Merino Sheep from Australia
What is the name of a sheep's wool?
Merino
What are merino sheep used for?
Wool
