Close Look To male Sheep

When selecting the right sheep breed, the first thing to consider is the purpose of the sheep. Are you raising them for meat or wool, or just as pet lawnmowers? Or are you taking the less common route and raising them for milk? Although sheep don't yield nearly as much milk as cows or goats, some people do enjoy the taste of sheep's milk, and it can be used to make delicious cheeses and yogurts.

You will also need to consider your local climate, so ask around locally as to what breeds are being raised by other farmers in the area

There are hundreds of breeds of sheep, but the list of those most commonly raised is fairly small.