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Clover Country Farm has established a quality breeding program for Perendale sheep here in the United States.  Perendale sheep were originally developed in New Zealand by Sir Geoffrey Peren at Massey University in 1956 as a dual purpose meat and wool breed with qualities conducive to low intensity management and adaptability to harsh land and weather conditions.  Ease of lambing, food efficiency, disease resistance, ease of movement and their alertness and activity level are some of the reasons for choosing this reasonably self-sufficient breed.  They are clean-legged and open-faced as well which lends to making some of the shearing and maintenance needs a bit easier.

Perendale wool is known for its special qualities of resilience and strength which make it especially suited to hand spinning yarn for strong, flexible and durable cloth, clothing and carpeting.