Related to the Welsh Mountain, the Black Welsh Mountain is the product of approximately 100 years of selective breeding. Introduced into the U.S. in 1972, they are a small breed standing only 20" to 24" tall. They are a hardy, self-reliant breed with a long, wool-covered tail and blue skin. Their black wool is short, dense and without kempy fibers.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 100-125 lb.
Ewe 75-100 lb.

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 29-36
USDA Wool Grade 44’s-54’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 3-4 lb.

YIELD
50-65%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-4"