Breed Standards

Katahdin Sheep originated in the late 1950's in the USA. They are named after Mt Katahdin in Maine.

Katahdins are a recognized breed in Canada registered through the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation. Standards are set out in the Breed Guidebook available for $10.00 through the Canadian Livestock records Corporation (see Information Contacts). Registered animals are inspected to ensure breed conformation and hair coat standards are met. Only 100% pure Katahdin Sheep may be registered. Parents of a service ram must not be immediately related either to the serviced ewe, her parents, or to any of her 4 grandparents.

The ideal Canadian registered Katahdin Sheep is polled and has a coat that sheds completely seasonally and is naturally free of visible woolly fibers in the summer. It is a heavily muscled animal with strong, thick legs, long loin, good depth, good overall size, and proportionally balanced throughout.

Katahdin Sheep have been shown at major agricultural fairs throughout the prairie provinces. 1997 marked the premiere all-Katahdin Show and Sale at the Canadian Western Agribition, one of the largest agricultural expositions in the world, held in Regina, Saskatchewan.