[Jacob-list] ALBC website

[Linda]

I was just browsing the ALBC website.  I'm interested in getting some rare breed chickens.  I took a look at the  quote "Jacob (American)" link  http://www.albc-usa.org/wtchlist.htm#sheep  

The link takes you to this site:

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/SHEEP/jacob/index.htm

A few quotes: 
The Jacob sheep is indeed a unique breed in America. Slight of build, with the narrow, lean carcass typical of some of the ancient British breeds
The Jacob is an old, unimproved breed. As a result, it is slight in build, with ewes averaging only about 100 to 120 pounds. 

Is it just me or is the photo of the two horned ram (provided by a photographer in London) not what you'd call primitive???  That ram sure looks like he might be more than 180 lbs and that's sure not a short scrotum.

Linda

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Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn
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