Jacob Sheep Facts

• These are a rare breed of black and white spotted (piebald) sheep.
• Sometimes they are kept for ornamental purposes or for guarding other livestock.
• These are very hardy sheep, which very rarely need veterinary care.
• They shed their fleece once a year at springtime and on the farm they are shorn.
• Their wool can then be sold to make into yarn.

FunFact

These animals can grow up to 6 horns, which usually curl.