There is an estimated 1,400 different sheep breeds in the world. Sadly, a third of them are endangered. Each breed of sheep that is lost reduces biodiversity and genetic variety.

Traditional breeds are better adapted to the conditions where they were developed, reducing the need to use intensive agricultural practices.

By buying breed specific fibre and yarns, you are helping preserve these endangered breeds of sheep.

Maintaining traditional breeds allows small farmers to have an income by selling the wool of their sheep without competing with large scale producers.

Please contact us if you would like your farm included on this list, and please mention us if you buy fleece from any of the sellers below

Angora Goat (Heritage Australian)

Lill Roberts

lill@delladownsangoras.com.au

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Dorset Down

Woodhall

Margaret and Colin Chapman

93 Mt Robertson Rd

New Gisborne, Victoria 3438

Australia

0417 052 383

colin.chapman@monash.edu

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Finn

Suzie Horne

Meadows, South Australia

(08) 8388 3025

Hampshire Down

Boonong Park

Kane Hildred

0423 242 427

kane.hildred@gmail.com

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Also Sells Corriedale

Corriedale Stud Available (Name: Montone)

Lincoln

Caesia Longwools

Peter Gelmi

Burekup Western Australia 6227

0429 846 233

petergelmi@bigpond.com

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Romney

Tintern

Gavin Wall

Tintern

Romney Stud Available (Name: Elmo)

Ringwood East, Vic 3135

Australia

0429 463 789

gwall@tintern.vic.edu.au

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Shropshire

Clarendon

Marilyn Mangione

(03) 5790 5135

0402 353 474

strathbrook@optusnet.com.au

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Marriott Cherries

Philip Marriott

Marriott Cherries

Montacute Rd

Montacute, SA 5134

Australia

0418 826 207

philip@marriott.net.au

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Tukidale

Vee and Rene Pols

813 Main Rd

Chandlers Hill SA 5159

08 8270 2394

0407 694 374

rgpols@tpg.com.au