Articles and Resources - Icelandics
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At Kind Horn Farm, we are working toward the the best conformation and muscling possible for Icelandic sheep. To this end, we are following the breeding priorities practiced in Iceland. We import semen from Iceland, from the best Icelandic rams available. Fellow Icelandic shepherd, Gary Holcombe wrote some very informative articles. "How do your Animals Compare?", on the conformation of Icelandic sheep. As our breeding goals for conformation echo Gary's own, I have placed links to these articles below. Please do read them. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Icelandic Sheep Breed Standards below have been adopted from the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association. General DescriptionA medium sized sheep HeadShort with a broad forehead to the nostrils NeckShort, round and broading at shoulders so that where neck and shoulders meet is not noticeable ShouldersBroad, blending smoothly into body Chest and RibsBroad and reach well in front of legs Back, Loin, and RumpLong, thick back muscle with firm flesh Feet and LegsLegs are well muscled and thick, muscle reaching far down towards the hock FleeceThere should be a lot of wool SkinColor variable, depending on colour of wool. TailTail is naturally short, fluke shaped, mostly covered with hair, 15-20 cm long on a full-grown sheep. Serious DefectsBadly twisted legs |