Minor Breeds: Sennybridge Welsh Mountain

MATURE BODY WEIGHT

Ram 65-165 lbs.
Ewe 55-130 lbs.

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT

3 to 15 lbs. (Fleece runs from medium to medium/coarse)

SPINNING COUNT

Runs from 50s to 58s. (On some lines, the fleece can be finer and very soft.)

STAPLE LENGTH

3-7 inches

FLEECE Nice spring and slight luster. Very little or no kemp. Low in grease. Colors solid white, solid black, solid tan/brown and dilute.

Learn more about sheep & wool from the following resources.

Wool Research 

Wool fiber

Sheep Glossary

Benefits of Wool

Sheep Wool Grades

Wool Definition