Category:Charollais Sheep

Charollais originated in the same region of France as the Charolais cattle. They originated in the early 1800's from a cross of Leicester Longwool with local landrace breeds. The breed is used primarily as a terminal sire to increase the muscling and growth rate of the lambs.

The fleece of the Charollais generally weighs between 4.5 and 5.5 pounds (2.0-2.5 kg) with a staple length of 4 to 6 cm and the quality being 56's to 60's. The wool is short and fine. In Britain it is used in high qualiaty fabrics including hosiery, knitting wool, dress fabrics and flannel.