Merino Sheep
They can be either polled.
Merino sheep. The breed has become prominent in many countries worldwide. Since the 12th century this highly prized breed had been popular due to its high quality wool. It was particularly well adapted to semiarid climates and to nomadic pasturing.
The merino sheep is the foundation stock of many well known and modern sheep breeds. The merino sheep is a medium sized sheep breed and a very significant one in the sheep industry. Its origins around founded in spain near the beginning of the 12th century.
It was known as early as the 12th century and may have been a moorish importation. The breed originated in spain and was later imported to australia and new zealand where it was domesticated for the first time. Merino sheep is one of the most renowned breeds of fine wool domestic sheep.
Most of the world sheep population are wool producers. Merino sheep are medium sized animals with very beautiful appearance. Merino breed of fine wool sheep originating in spain.
These animals are adaptive. And today they are available in many countries almost throughout the world. Like all sheep the merino is descended from the mouflon wild sheep.