Ouessant sheep

Ovis orientalis f. aries

The Ouessant sheep is considered to be the smallest breed of sheep in Europe. It originates from the French Atlantic island of Ouessant, off the coast of Brittany.

Red List

Not Evaluated

The Ouessant sheep was originally bred on the French Atlantic island of Ouessant, which covers an area of just 16 square kilometres. The breed is considered to be of cultural and historical value and is now mainly bred as a hobby animal.

Taxonomy

Bovidae, Ovis (20 species)

Habitat

barren pastures

Behaviour and ecology

diurnal

Social structure

in herds, social hierarchy within the group