Romanov (sheep)
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Romanov is a breed of domestic sheep
originating from the Upper Volga region in Russia
. These domestic sheep got the name Romanov from the town of the same name
. In the 18th century, these sheep first got noticed. Soon after they were noticed, they were imported into Germany
and then into France
. In the year of 1980, 14 ewes and 4 rams were brought by the Canadian government and were quarantined for 5 years. After the testing, some of the Romanov breed was brought into the United States
. The distribution of this unique breed is worldwide. This breed is raised primarily for meat.
and local feeding. Romanovs are one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep
breeds. They are pure black when they are born, but as they grow older the color quickly changes to gray. The average weight of a male Romanov is 55-80 kilograms and the average weight of a female is 40-50 kilograms.
, and even sometimes sextuplets. Romanov ewes tend to lamb in litters, unlike other sheep who give single or twin births. British
and North American
breeds of domecticated sheep are genetically different because the Romanov breed is a "pure gene", not a "cross
". But, they are often crossed with more popular breeds to increase their profligacy.
is double coated with mean diameter of wool fibers of 20.9 micrometres and 71.9 micrometres of outer-coat hair (lamb wool). Mean greasy fleece weight is around 4.5 kilograms. The wool, which is a mixture of gray wool and black guard hair, is usually used for rugs, mats, and wall hangings.
Domestic sheep
Sheep are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name "sheep" applies to many species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries...
originating from the Upper Volga region in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. These domestic sheep got the name Romanov from the town of the same name
Tutayev
Tutayev is a town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. Population: Before 1918, the settlement was called Romanov-Borisoglebsk , and before 1822, when an order of the Tsar united them, there were two separate towns: Romanov and Borisoglebsk . Romanov has existed since the 14th century and...
. In the 18th century, these sheep first got noticed. Soon after they were noticed, they were imported into Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and then into France
France
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. In the year of 1980, 14 ewes and 4 rams were brought by the Canadian government and were quarantined for 5 years. After the testing, some of the Romanov breed was brought into the United States
United States
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. The distribution of this unique breed is worldwide. This breed is raised primarily for meat.
Appearance and condition
These sheep are adapted to the cold inland climateClimate
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and local feeding. Romanovs are one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep
Northern European short-tailed sheep
Northern European short-tailed sheep are a group of sheep breeds and landraces from the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the area around the Baltic. They are thought to be derived from the first sheep brought to Europe by early farmers...
breeds. They are pure black when they are born, but as they grow older the color quickly changes to gray. The average weight of a male Romanov is 55-80 kilograms and the average weight of a female is 40-50 kilograms.
Reproduction
By 3-4 months old, Romanovs are sexually mature and will start breeding any month of the year. The ewe can produce quads, quintupletsQuintuplets
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, and even sometimes sextuplets. Romanov ewes tend to lamb in litters, unlike other sheep who give single or twin births. British
United Kingdom
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and North American
North American
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breeds of domecticated sheep are genetically different because the Romanov breed is a "pure gene", not a "cross
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
". But, they are often crossed with more popular breeds to increase their profligacy.
Romanov wool
Romanov wool is very strong and resourceful. The woolWool
Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and certain other animals, including cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, qiviut from muskoxen, vicuña, alpaca, camel from animals in the camel family, and angora from rabbits....
is double coated with mean diameter of wool fibers of 20.9 micrometres and 71.9 micrometres of outer-coat hair (lamb wool). Mean greasy fleece weight is around 4.5 kilograms. The wool, which is a mixture of gray wool and black guard hair, is usually used for rugs, mats, and wall hangings.