Know More Sheep (Old Pond Books) 40 Sheep Breeds and Cross-Breeds from Boreray to Zwartbles - Full-Page Photos, Fun Facts, Appearance, History, Wool Quality, and More - Sequel to Know Your Sheep

by Jack Byard

Get to know even more sheep! If you enjoyed Know Your Sheep , but wanted to learn about even more breeds, this book is for you! Do you know which breeds of sheep are the rarest, which were cross-bred, or which provide blue-grey wool? Impress friends and family with the interesting animal facts inside Know More Sheep ! Inside this compact little book is everything you need to know about forty more sheep breeds and cross-breeds—some familiar and well-known, some extremely rare, and some that just must be seen to be believed! 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, France, Iceland, or New Zealand and can now be found in the USA, Canada, Australia, China, Germany, and beyond. Some minority breeds which were once seen everywhere have since come to the brink of extinction and need our help to persevere. From the hardy Balwen Welsh Mountain sheep to the friendly Zwartbles, with this concise and informative little pocket guide, you'll soon be able to say you Know More Sheep !

88 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2009

About the author

Jack Byard 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.

Reviews

[Nicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've a fascination for sheep. I just love them. This little book demonstrates that some of the breeds have been around since the Bronze Age.

[Laura Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic information on most popular breeds of sheep and a few rarer varieties

[Joe Ley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book as a young lad loved learning about all the breeds, where they come from ect!

[Lou-Anna Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dare I say possibly better than it’s prequel…

[Susan Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting