The Montadale was developed in the U.S. from Cheviot x Columbia crosses and is used primarily in the farm flock states. The breed is medium-sized with a white wool covering, bare head and legs, black hooves and nostrils. They are a prolific breed with good maternal instincts, milking ability and produce lambs with lean carcasses. Montadales produce medium wool with good staple length.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 200-275 lb
Ewe 160-180 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 25-30
USDA Wool Grade 50’s-58’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 7-11 lb

YIELD
50-60%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"