Roslag
Roslag sheep, or Roslagsfår, are a small Swedish landrace from the Roslagen coastal region north of Stockholm. They belong to Sweden's old farm sheep rather than to a standardized production breed, so color, horns, and fleece character can vary between lines. Animals may be white, black, gray, brown, or spotted, with compact bodies and alert temperaments suited to small farms and rough grazing.
Most Roslag flocks are kept for heritage conservation, household meat, skins, and craft wool rather than high-volume lamb production. Their practical value lies in thriftiness, easy lambing, and the ability to use mixed pasture, but rare-breed stewardship requires careful mating plans and honest record keeping. In Sweden, conservation programs and gene-bank flocks have been important for preserving the breed; outside its home region, buyers should expect limited availability and verify the source of breeding stock.
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
