Article Info
- Article Title
- Sheep on the Edge: Jacob
- Issue date
- Summer 2020
- Issue number
- 29
- Issue topic
- Supported Spindle
- Description
Jacob sheep are a rare and visually striking breed known for their horns and distinctive black-and-white or lilac-colored fleeces. Their wool is versatile, with a medium-fine texture that can be processed into various yarns, making it ideal for handspinning and dyeing. Despite their historical significance and unique characteristics, Jacob sheep are considered a threatened breed.
- Article topic list
- breed-focus, rare breeds, Jacob, sheep
