About Gotland Sheep

It is believed that Gotland sheep are descendants of flocks first established on the Swedish island of Gotland during the Viking era.

Today, Sweden has the largest population of Gotland sheep with flocks of up to 600 ewes on Gotland Island. Purebred Gotlands are also found in several European
countries and New Zealand.

Gotlands were first introduced in North America using Artificial Insemination utilizing imported semen on selected foundation breed ewes. After years of continuing to increase the percentage of Gotland genetics in progeny using imported semen and selective breeding, high percentage and quality Gotland rams and ewes were established to use natural breeding along with artificial insemination.

Gotland sheep are fine-boned and of medium size, they are naturally polled and have no wool on their black heads and legs. Their slender neck and shoulders give them a regal appearance. The tail is short with a hair covered tip. The fleece is fine, long and lustrous and can be all shades of grey from light silver to dark charcoal grey. Their disposition is docile and friendly.