Romanovs originated in what was previously the Soviet Union in the 18th Century and have been in the United States since about 1986. Considered to be one of the most prolific breeds in the world, they are a hardy and adaptable breed known for their early sexual maturity, out-of-season breeding, multiple births, ease of lambing and mothering abilities. Romanovs are born black and lighten to a soft gray as they grow their secondary fleece coat. The wool color is almost always lost on the first cross with white wool type breeds.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 175-240 lb.
Ewe 135-160 lb.

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 28-33
USDA Wool Grade 46’s-54’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 6-13 lb.

YIELD
65-80%

STAPLE LENGTH
4-5"