Native to the Middle East
Weight: Males from 120-180, Females 100 to 120 pounds
Gestation Period: 5 months
Number of Young: 1-3, often twins
Maximum Age: up to 15 years
Horns: Both sexes
The Jacobs Four Horned sheep is one of the oldest breeds of sheep and has been traced back to the Mediterranean area thousands of years ago, although the exact country of origin is unknown, but is actually referenced in the Bible. Jacobs are long, wooly-bodied sheep with a triangular head and sloping rump. They are usually lacking wool on legs, udder/scrotum, and head. Adult rams can weigh between 120-180 pounds with the ewes weighing from 80-120 pounds. Both male and females are horned with the male horns being larger. Jacobs sheep can have as few as 2 horns or as many as 6 horns. The two vertical horns on rams may grow up to 30 inches or more. Their horns can grow in such unusual shapes and sizes that no two Jacobs ram horns are exactly alike, making for excellent one-of-a-kind trophies