Category:Somali Sheep

The Somali Sheep (also known as Berbera Blackhead, Blackheaded Somali, Pecora somala a testa nera - Italian, and Ogaden) is a hair sheep which is reared primarily for meat production. They are white with a black head. Both sexes are polled and the breed belongs to the fat-rumped type.

The Blackhead Persian, which was developed in South Africa, originated from the Somali breed.