Ushant (Ouessant) Sheep Ovis aries

Ushant Sheep (French: Ouessant) is one of the smallest breeds of domestic sheep. They come from the island of Ushant (French: Ouessant) off the northwest tip of Brittany, France and are also called Breton Dwarf Sheep.

The sheep can be black, brown or white and have wool able to protect them from the Atlantic winds. Rams have curled horns (top row) and reach just under 50cm shoulder height.

Ewes reach 45cm shoulder height and have a single lamb.