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Know Your Sheep (Old Pond Books) 44 Sheep Breeds from Beulah Speckled Face to Wensleydale, with Full-Page Photos and Comprehensive Descriptions of the Appearance, History, Wool Quality, and More
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About Know Your Sheep (Old Pond Books) 44 Sheep Breeds
Product Description Some sheep have to be seen to be believed! 44 breeds of sheep, each with its own full-page spread Fun facts highlight each sheep's characteristics, history, personality, capabilities, and more High-quality full-page photo of each sheep breed, showing each distinctive look Compact 5x7 pocket size is easy and fun to flip through to get fast, interesting info Do you know which breeds of sheep are the rarest, or which provide black wool? Impress friends and family with the interesting sheep facts inside Know Your Sheep! Inside this compact little book is everything you need to know about the forty-four sheep breeds that you're most likely to encounter when wandering in the countryside. This fascinating guide is packed with sheep breed history, habitat, appearance, farming uses, wool and meat quality, status, and other fun facts. The origins of some sheep can be traced back many hundreds of years; others have resulted from cross-breeding to improve the breed standard. Many have travelled the globe from their origins on the hills and mountains of Britain and can now be found in the USA, Canada, Australia, and beyond. From well-known to cross-bred, learn all about these diverse animals and get to Know Your Sheep! Review ...a fascinating read and an insight into farming and its development.-- "The Press (York, UK)" From the Back Cover Here is everything you need to know about the forty-four sheep breeds that you're most likely to encounter when wandering in the countryside, including physical characteristics, history, habitat and quality of product. The origins of some can be traced back many hundreds of years; others have resulted from cross-breeding to improve the breed standard. Many have travelled the globe from their origins on the hills and mountains of Britain and can now be found in the USA, Canada, Australia and beyond. About the Author Jack Byard was born in Bradford in Yorkshire where he lived and worked all his life. He always had a deep affection for his rural heritage and so wrote his first book, Know Your Sheep, with a view to sharing with others the countryside that he loves. Three years later there is no sign of a quiet retirement for Jack just yet. Know Your Pigs is his sixth book.
