Minor Breeds: Navajo-Churro

The Navajo-Churro sheep was developed in the U.S. by the Navajo Indians in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Originating from the Spanish Churro, the first type of domestic sheep in North America, the Navajo-Churro is know for its adaptability and hardiness to harsh desert conditions. Some rams have four fully developed horns and some ewes have small horns. The ewes cycle naturally out of season, lamb easily, usually have multiple births and are protective mothers. The Navajo-Churro has a long hair outer coat and a fine-wool inner fleece, which may be white, black, gray or brown. Their wool is excellent for use in hand-spinning, specialty garments and carpets.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 120-175 lb
Ewe 85-120 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron
Undercoat 22-24
Outercoat 37-47

USDA Wool Grade
Undercoat 60’s-62’s
Outercoat 36’s-40’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 4-8 lb

YIELD
60-65%

STAPLE LENGTH
Undercoat 5 1/2 - 6"
Outercoat 8-14"