The California Variegated Mutant (CVM) originated from the all-white Romeldale breed, which was developed by selective breeding between the Romney and the Rambouillet breeds. The CVM is a product of recessive color pattern genes. Overall patterns can vary, but the typical standard pattern is the badger face with body wool colored cream, dark gray or silver and the belly, britch and neck a darker color. Ewes lamb easily, are good mothers and frequently produce twins. CVMs grow a soft, high-yielding, long-stapled uniform fleece.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 150-200 lb
Ewe 125-150 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 22-25
USDA Wool Grade 58’s-62’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 6-12 lb

YIELD
60%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-5”