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The British landed gentry used Jacob as ornamental sheep on their estates and kept importing the sheep which probably kept the breed extant. [7] A breed society, the Jacob Sheep Society, was formed in July 1969. [13]
In July, 1969, 78 peo ple with 55 flocks and 1,681 Jacob sheep formed the Jacob Sheep Society in England to preserve the primitive stock and improve the Jacob sheep for commercial purposes. Virtually all Jacob sheep in the U.S. are descended from imported stock.
The history of the Jacob sheep breed is a mystery but they have been found in England for more than 300 years. The Jacob is small sized and has multiple horns, giving this breed a truly unique appearance which endears them to their owners.
Jacob Sheep were originally imported into the United States and Canada in the early 1900s for use in game parks and zoos. These early flocks were later bought by private individuals. The genetic pool was greatly enhanced by additional importations from Britain during the 1950s and 1960s.
13 sie 2022 · The Jacob Sheep Breeders Association was founded in 1989 and was the first breeders association for the Jacob breed since their arrival in America. The JSBA has worked with the Livestock Conservancy to maintain and bolster the population as this sheep is considered rare and at risk.
JACOB – AMERICAN SHEEP. Sheep with spots have been described in many cultures throughout history, appearing in works of art from the Far East, Middle East, and Mediterranean regions. Among these accounts is the Biblical story of Jacob who bred spotted sheep and for whom this breed is named.
The Jacob Sheep Breeders Association (JSBA) was formed in 1988 through the encouragement and guidance of the American Minor Breeds Conservancy (now The Livestock Conservancy).
