The Gute (Swedish: Gutefår) is a landrace -based breed of domestic sheep native to the Swedish island of Gotland. The Gute is the most primitive breed native to Sweden, [1] and is one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep.

Gute sheep is the most primitive breed in the collection of breeds that make up the Swedish Landrace breed group. These breeds belong to the North European Short Tailed Breeds and …

Aug 26, 2024 · The Gute sheep is a breed of domestic sheep from Sweden. It is also known as Gutefår and it is a landrace-based breed. It is native to the Swedish island of Gotland.

Are you considering adding the Gute sheep breed to your flock? Here’s everything you need to know about Gute sheep advantages and disadvantages, characteristics and origins. The Gute, …

The Gute (Gutefår) is a landrace-based breed of domestic sheep native to the Swedish island of Gotland. Gute sheep is the most primitive breed in the collection of breeds that make up the Swedish Landrace breed group.

Gutefår, a hardy landrace breed of sheep, formed over time as they foraged the unkempt coastline of Gotland. Both Gutefår rams and ewes have horns which majestically curl about their clean faces. Their legs and bellies are free from wool, and faces have that characteristic white nose and white circles around their eyes.

May 25, 2021 · The Gute (Swedish: Gutefår) is a landrace-based breed of domestic sheep native to the Swedish island of Gotland. The Gute is the most primitive breed native to Sweden and is one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep.

The Gute sheep is a typical native breed that is hardy, vigorous, productive and easily bred. They are tall and nimble, with a shorter tail than imported breeds. They have a strong herd instinct, but may spread out when grazing – unlike other sheep. The flock is often led by an older ewe. The ewes give birth in March or April, or sometimes ...

Gute sheep are the most primitive breed in the collection of breeds that make up the Swedish Landrace breed group. These breeds belong to the North European Short Tailed Breeds and are related to such breeds as the Finnsheep, Romanov, Spelsau, Shetland, Faroe, Orkney, and Icelandic sheep.

The Gute sheep produces tasty meat and a durable fleece with good insulating and thermal properties. Colours span the grey scale to very dark grey and black-grey, while entirely black and entirely white are less common.