Breed: Dala pälsfår
Species: Sheep
Colour: generally white. Lambs can sometimes be born with dark wool, but this pales when they reach adulthood/ muzzles and legs may have dark patches
Country: Sweden
Description: The Dala sheep is from the province of Dalarna.
History: The Dala was rediscovered in 1976 in Älvdalsåsen village. A few more were found later in the mid of 1990s.
Morphology: small frame with a short tail
Specials: ewes are generally hornless while the rams have horns This sheep is very robust and has a good mother instinct.
Uses: Meat, Leather
Performance: In the province of Dalarna it is very common to make sheepskin coats from the Dala sheep's hide.