Hey! You Following Us? - Updated

(Click for bigness)

A few people have asked me about the breed of these guys.  All I know for certain is that they are French.

After spending some time poking around resources for European sheep breeds, my best guess (and it's a big guess) would be Limousin aka Limousine, a member of  the Massif Central group in France.   I'm basing this on the color, the tail of the ewe, the ear set on the lambs, the appearance of the fleece, and the fact that the legs (and perhaps face) of the ewe are clean.  It would have been a good bit easier with the ewe's head. 

Here's a photo of some Limousin ewes for comparison:

If anyone can give a more certain identification, I'd be happy to hear it.

Comments

[woolydaisy]

where was this pic taken? some place where they don't dock their tails.

[miri]

Just happened by, lovely blog!

[Laurie]

Pretty faces!

[Aim]

I love your blog--never had so much exposure to spinning before, and the sheep, the fleece, the beautiful places all these lambies live in! Sigh :)

[cyndy]

Wow, great photo of those tails! What is the breed please?

[Jenny]

hey marcie! what inspired you to look at my lame site? well, i added more. how do i get photos somewhere besides the top - you seem to be quite the expert.

[claudia]

I love lambies.

[catsmum]

yes maximum points for cuteness
Here in Australia we're not used to seeing lambs or sheep with their tails intact. They have to be removed because of blow fly larvae.

[Sharon]

Will you look at the size of those tails?! Are you sure mama isn't part kangaroo????

[Lucia]

Awww. But when will their wool grow back?

[fibergal]

Damn right, we are following you. Just keep looking over your shoulder...

[Beth S.]

Click for cuteness too! ;-)

[margene]

Ahhhh.....

[Carole]

So cute! I want to squeeze them and bring them home with me.

[Manise]

Too cute!