JSBA - JACOB
The majestic Jacob Sheep is a special addition to flocks throughout North America. Unique, different, regal, useful, hardy – there are few breeds that excite the interest of others as does this breed.
Jacob Sheep Breed Information, History & Facts - RaisingSheep.net
Learn about the unique Jacob sheep breed, including its horns, coloration, history, and why farmers choose to raise this one-of-a-kind breed.
Jacob Sheep: Origin, Characteristics, Uses, Photo - ROY'S FARM
2024年8月26日 · Jacob Sheep Characteristics. The Jacob sheep are a medium-sized, piebald and multi-horned sheep that resembles a goat in it’s conformation. They may have from 2 to 6 horns, but most commonly have four. However, the Jacob sheep is not the only breed that can produce polycerate or piebald offspring.
Jacob sheep - Wikipedia
The Jacob is a small, multi-horned, piebald sheep that resembles a goat in its conformation. However, it is not the only breed that can produce polycerate or piebald offspring. Other polycerate breeds include the Hebridean , Icelandic , Manx Loaghtan , and the Navajo-Churro , and other piebald breeds include the Finnsheep , Shetland Sheep [ 24 ...
Jacob Sheep - Jacobs Heritage Farm
2013年5月16日 · The Jacob sheep is a rare breed of small, piebald (colored with white spots), multi-horned sheep. Jacobs may have from two to six horns, but most commonly have four. The most common color is black and white.
About Jacobs - JSBA
Just because a sheep is spotted or may be polycerate does not mean it is a Jacob Sheep. The American Jacobs are an old world sheep which, unlike many other old world breeds, have not undergone improved breeding and out crossing to satisfy the commercial marketplace.
Breed Profile: Get To Know Jacob Sheep - Hobby Farms
2022年1月24日 · A highly marketable old world breed, Jacob Sheep are known for their soft fleece, ease of lambing, meat quality and more. Learn more about this storied animal. by Hobby Farms HQ January 24, 2022
Breed Standard - JSBA
- The Jacob is a randomly spotted sheep, basically white with colored spots or patches - Preferably an approximate 60% white and 40% black or lilac spotting - Skin beneath white fleece is pink, skin beneath colored spots dark
Jacob Sheep - Farmow
A Jacob sheep is a primitive, domestic, multi-horned, black or lilac (deep gray or blue/purple cast) sheep with white spots. Both males and females are horned, generally one or two pairs, with some rams and ewes having up to six horns.
Jacob - American Sheep - The Livestock Conservancy
Jacobs are small, horned, black and white sheep with a somewhat goat-like appearance. Variability is present, but this is characteristic of an unimproved, primitive breed. Ewes weigh 80-120 lbs. and rams 120-180 lbs. The sheep are more than half white with colored spots or patches.