Jacob sheep

The name, Jacobs sheep, a dark brown and white patched sheep comes from the story of Jacob in the Old Testament, who bred piebald sheep. During the 17th and 18th centuries, British landed gentry imported the sheep from Spain to be used as ornamental livestock in parkland. Their un-dyed unbleached wool is in demand by the fashion industry.

This special sheep with dark brown and white patches is called a Jacob sheep! Its name comes from a story in the Old Testament about a man named Jacob who bred sheep with different colours.

Hundreds of years ago, people in Britain brought these unique sheep over from Spain to have them as pretty animals in their parks. Today, their soft, natural wool is very popular with people who make clothes because it is beautiful without being dyed or bleached, making it extra special!