Romanov sheep

Romanov is a breed of domestic sheep originating from the Upper Volga region in Russia.

In 1980, 14 ewes and 4 rams were bought by the Canadian government and were quarantined for 5 years.

[2] These sheep are adapted to the cold inland climate and local feeding.

They are pure black when they are born, but as they grow older the color quickly changes to gray.

[4] Romanov ewes tend to lamb in litters, unlike other sheep who give single or twin births.