Developed in 1926 at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho, the Targhee has 3/4 fine-wool and 1/4 long-wool breeding from Rambouillet x Columbia and Rambouillet x Lincoln x Corriedale crosses. The Targhee is a medium- to large-sized, white-faced breed with wool on the legs and is adaptable to varied climate and forage conditions; they are predominantly located in the intermountain and northern states. They herd well, produce good quality market lambs, and yield a heavy, medium-wool fleece with good staple length.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 200-300 lb
Ewe 140-200 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 21-25
USDA Wool Grade 58’s-64’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 10-14 lb

YIELD
45-55%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"