Drysdale sheep

Drysdale
Conservation status
Country of originNew Zealand
Use
  • meat
  • wool
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    90–110 kg[4]: 14 
  • Female:
    55–70 kg[4]: 17 
Wool colourwhite
Face colourwhite
Horn statuspolled

The Drysdale is a New Zealand breed of sheep. It was developed from 1931 by Francis Dry, and derives from sheep of the New Zealand Romney breed in which a mutation caused the coat to be particularly hairy, and thus suitable for carpet-making.[5]: xl  It is a specialised carpet wool breed, but also a useful meat breed.[4]: 31 

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