Vendéen

The Vendéen is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Vendée in western France. It was developed by crossing local ewes with Southdown rams in the early 19th century. It is primarily a meat breed known for its muscularity and ability to produce large litters of lambs. They have a fine, medium-length wool. Both Vendéen ewes and rams are polled, and have faces and legs dark brown or gray hair.

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ee also

* List of sheep breeds

External links

* [http://www.coviello.co.uk/vendeen/Index.htm Vendéen Sheep Society] (U.K.)
* [http://www.vendeensheep.ie/ Irish Vendéen Sheep Society]