Pomeranian Coarsewool

The Pomeranian Coarsewool is a landrace sheep that used to be kept in small flocks along the Baltic Sea in Pomeranian (Pomerania) and Mecklenburg for its wool, meat, and milk. The Pomeranian are highly resistant against parasites. They are not fussy eaters, thrive on sandy, as well as moory ground and can be kept alone or in small flocks. They attach themselves to people, are hardy and not demanding.

They lamb easily by themselves on the pasture and can be bred three times in two years. It is a dual-coated breed, with an outer coat of 14-22 cm long wool and a fine downy undercoat. The Pomeranian turn lighter as they age, therefore a silver-gray lamb will turn white and should be culled. Handspinners love the wool with its interesting shades of gray, and they turn the yarn into rugged, indestructible sweaters and jackets.

Breed category: landrace, double-coated / Distribution: Europe