Gotland Sheep Breeders Association of North America
RALPH R629 AI-NZ

Basic Facts:
Born 2006

Fleece Test:
Midside
Yield:76.8%
Mean: 39.31 micron
SD: 9.97
CV: 25.4
CEM: 18.1
CF: 19.3
Neck
Yield:82.6%
Mean: 39.98 micron
SD: 11.59
CV: 29.0
CEM: 23.5
CF: 16.9

C171: QR

New Zealand Score:
Coat:
Color: 4
Curl: 5
Wool Quality: 3+ (strong hair on back of neck; has not reproduced this in offspring)
Density: 5+
Temperament: 5+

Body: 5

Sire: RTS1
Dam: RTD1

Breeder & Owner:
Hamish Black
Chocolate Wool
New Zealand

Short Description from Hamish Black: Ralph is the newest of my rams. His wool quality is the most uneven of the three. He has nice wool over the core of his body but does have a coarse, dark guard hair around his neck. Ralph has good staple length.