The Tunis originated from Tunisia in North Africa and was imported into the U.S. in 1799. The breed was popular in the South until almost eliminated during the Civil War. The Tunis is medium-sized with a red or tan face and legs, pendulous ears, no wool on the head and legs, polled and a medium-sized fat tail. They are fairly prolific, good milkers and mothers and produce a medium-wool fleece.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 175-225 lb
Ewe 130-160 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 26-31
USDA Wool Grade 50’s-58’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 8-12 lb

YIELD
50-65%