Delaine Merino

It has fewer skin wrinkles than some types of Merino, but still has a fine, oily fleece that extends through the legs.

They are hardy and long–lived, with an ability to thrive on the arid ranges of the Southwest United States.

[1] This breed originated in Spain, and is raised primarily for wool production.

[2] Delaine has become a most practical Merino sheep on the average farm and is especially adapted to range sheep production in the Western and Southwestern states.

[3] This particular breed is very common within Australia and New Zealand for wool production.