Get Merino Sheep Facts Images. Merino sheep are a type of sheep bred primarily for wool. The merino sheep soon spread from france to the rest of europe, and from there to the whole world.
The first wool sweaters date back to 230ad according to radiocarbon testing, making it one of the oldest.
A few more interesting facts to know about the breed. It was known as early as the 12th century and may have been a moorish importation. Merino sheep are generally heavy for their size, and some sheep farmers raise them for mutton as some merino sheep have short nubs for horns that aren't visible, while others have long, curling horns. In the course of history wool lived a thousand different lives, from babylonian fleece to dior's.
