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Male black Ouessant Sheep

Ouessant Sheep Breed: Information, Behavior, and Care

The Ouessant, also known as Ushant, Breton Island Dwarf, or Mouton d’Ouessant, is the smallest domesticated sheep in the world. A mature Ousessant ewe stands 18 inches tall at the shoulders, while mature rams measure 19 inches at shoulder height. The Ouessant originates from Ile d’Ouessant island, off the Coast of Brittany, France. The Ouessant …

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