Jacob Sheep have graced the large estates of England for many centuries. Their impressive horns, black
and white faces and spotted bodies have contributed to their popularity and survival. Their actual origins are not known.
However, documentation throughout history indicates that the spotted or pied sheep may have originated in what is now Syria
some three thousand years ago.
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Several breeds of sheep can produce spotted lambs but Jacobs are the only breed which remain spotted
for life. Jacob sheep carry the polycerate gene which allows them to produce multiple horns, and both rams and ewe are horned.
They are a small to medium size breed with ewes weighing from 80 to 120 pounds and rams ranging from 120 to 180 lbs.
Karen Lobb & Doug Montgomery
19562 NE Calkins Lane
Newberg, Oregon 97132
503-538-7987
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Kenleigh Acres is located in the Willamette Valley in Northwest Oregon. We raise sheep and enjoy
trialling our dogs in different venues. Our dogs are valued family members and they of course love living on the farm. We
have a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, a Border Collie, a Whippet and an old Lab that keeps everybody in line. We have a flock of registered
Jacob sheep - that we raise for breeding stock, wool, unique lawn mowers, and locker lamb. We are always busy here on the
farm
Tony & Shannon Phifer
83136 Rattlesnake Road
Dexter, OR 97431
(541) 747-6149
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Jacob sheep are one of several multi horned breeds. Both the rams and ewes are horned. Commonly the
horns are seen in even sets of 2 or 4 though uneven sets are also seen some are even polled. Their wool maybe their best asset
to the small scale farms hand spinner's flock. Twining is common as well. They come in three different spot colors, the
Black, the Chocolate and the Lilac gray, all on a snow white background. They are docile and easy to handle never using their
horns. DD
Rick and Michelle
Shannon
113 Blake Road
Toledo WA 98591 USA
Phone: (360-864-6116
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We are a small hobby farm raising Jacob sheep for breeding stock, wool, locker lamb and raw dog food.
The Jacob is a spotted sheep which carries the polycerate trait (multiple horns). The Jacobs have retained a more primitive
body shape, are slender boned and provide a flavorful, lean carcass with little external fat. Jacob sheep are very hardy,
lamb easily and have a resistance to parasites and foot problems. The fleece is medium fine with no outer coat, open and soft,
plus is light in grease making it a hand spinners delight! DD
Timber Acres
Lisa Stirnemann
Philomath, OR
541-929-4343
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We are located in beautiful Buckley Washington just below the foothills of Mt. Rainier. We raise Jacob
sheep for breeding stock, fiber animals, pets and locker lamb. We strive to meet and exceed the breed standard and enjoy raising
a breed that is unique, hardy, and easy to care for. These spotted multi-horned sheep are an old world breed said to be over
3000 years old. They lamb easily with few problems and thrive on simple care. They are like no other. DD
Mary & Dan TonkinBuckley, WA
253-891-1042
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We are a small farm raising Jacob and Cashmere goats. We have lambs and fleeces. DD
Dennis and Barbara Schultz
250 N. Jacob Miller Rd
Port Townsend,
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We enjoy raising this heritage breed more than we can say and would love to share the experience with
you. Please contact us if you have questions or if you are looking for breeding stock, a handspinner's flock or even a "self-
propelled lawn mower!" DD
Brenda and Alan
Searle
209 Schlecht RoadToledo, Oregon 97391 541-336-2158
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