California Variegated Mutant

California Variegated Mutant, often shortened to CVM, is a color-patterned strain within the Romeldale family of sheep rather than a broad commercial breed name. It traces to a selected color mutation that produced badgerface and variegated patterns alongside fine, soft wool. The label is especially meaningful to fiber breeders because color genetics, fleece quality, and preservation of the strain are tied together.

CVM sheep should be evaluated on more than pattern. Sound structure, maternal ability, fleece fineness, staple, and consistency still determine whether animals are useful breeding stock. Fiber flocks often keep careful pedigrees to avoid losing rare color lines or narrowing the population too sharply. Buyers should confirm whether animals are registered as CVM, Romeldale, or Romeldale CVM, since naming can vary by association and flock history.

Colors: Badgerface, Black, Blackbelly, Broken, Brown, Gray, Grey, Gulmoget, Katmoget, Moorit, Piebald, Red, Roan, Silver, Solid, Spotted, Tan, White, White with Black Points, White with Brown Points