Sheep Breeds
Sheep Breeds Origin and Features
| Breed | Breed Name | Remark |
| Himalaya region | ||
| Gaddi | Jammu & kashmir | Fine quality wool,
Loei is obtained from Bhakarwal |
| Rampur bushier | Jammu & kashmir | |
| Bhakarwal | Jammu & kashmir | |
| Western region | ||
| Lohi | Pakistan | Largest sheep |
| Bikaneri/ pugal | Rajasthan | Best carpet wool |
| Marwari | PB & RJ | Black face |
| Jaisalmeri | Rajasthan | Desert breed |
| Malpura | Tonk, RJ | Suitable for meat |
| Chokla | Shekhawati (RJ) | Known as ‘merino’ of Rajasthan |
| Southern region | ||
| Deccani | MH, KN, AP | Good for mutton, fit for weaving kambal |
| Nellore | Andhra pradesh | Tallest Breed |
| Mandya | Karnataka | White in colour |
| Eastern region | ||
| Shahabadi | Muzaffarpur, UP | Best wool producer |
| Hisardale | Hissar | Cross of Bikaneri x Merino |
| Exotic Breeds of Sheep | |
| Fine Wool Breeds | |
| Merino | Native of Spain |
| Rambouillet | Native of Spain |
| Medium wool Breeds | |
| Dorest horn | Native of England |
| Suffolk | Native of England |
| Long Wool Breeds | |
| Lincoln & Licester | Native of England |
| karkul | Native of USA |
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Rambouillet is from FRANCE