American Heritage Sheep

Navajo Churro

Navajo-Churro sheep are descended from the Churra, an ancient Iberian breed. The Churro was the very first breed of domesticated sheep in the New World and were prized for their hardiness and adaptability. Its importation to New Spain by the Spanish dates back to the 16th century where it was used to feed and clothe the armies of the conquistadors and Spanish settlers.

By the 17th century the Churro had become the mainstay of Spanish ranches and villages along the upper Rio Grande Valley. Native Indians acquired flocks of Churro for food and fiber through raids and trading. Within a century, herding and weaving had become a major economic asset for the Navajo. It was from Churro wool that the early Rio Grande, Pueblo, and Navajo textiles were woven.

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Ewe - Left dark fur $46.00 Ram - Right light fur $52.00