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... the first Churro sheep were brought into the Southwest by
Don Juan Onate. The fact that these sheep still exist today is
a testimony to their endurance and endearment. No other sheep
population in the history of the world has survived such selective
pressure with such dignity and spirit.
Even though the Navajo-Churro breed still exists, it is considered
a Rare Breed. The gene pool is presently large enough to maintain
the breed type with the diversity of available unrelated lines.
Fortunately for breeders, a well established network of registered
stock is available, scattered throughout the US and Canada.
Join us in conserving and promoting this heritage breed that still
provides wool for the nation's professional fiber artists and
is a vital food in many Southwestern homes. This breed could slip
into extinction without your participation. Put a few in your
pasture.
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