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Best sheep breeds for Upper Southeast.
1 breed reviewed across 1 purpose categories. Reviews are based on independent extension publications and USDA livestock research.
Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Long growing season supports double-cropping winter wheat into soybeans across most of the region.
Grass-fed / Pasture-based
Best for grass-fed / pasture-based — Upper Southeast
Katahdin
ExcellentYear-round breeding flexibility, no shearing, excellent maternal traits, parasite resistance — Katahdin checks every Southeast small-farm box.
Full Katahdin review →- KatahdinExcellent
Katahdin's parasite resistance is the single most important breed selection criterion for the Southeast — barber pole worm pressure here breaks lesser breeds.