The Perendale originated in New Zealand from crossing the Border Cheviot with the Romney breed. They are an open-faced, medium-framed breed that produces bright, lofty, long-stapled, medium-wool fleeces. Developed as an easy-care sheep, they are both hardy and highly adapted to marginal forage-producing areas.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 220-260 lb
Ewe 120-150 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 29-35
USDA Wool Grade 44’s-54’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 8 lb

YIELD
60-70%

STAPLE LENGTH
4-6"